Mexican Wines

Queretaro

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:

Central Mexico.

ELEVATION:

Most vineyards sit at an avg. Of 6,200 feet above sea level.

WEATHER:

Average temperatures range from 35f to 95f.

RAINFALL:

13 to 23 inches per year.

SOILS:

Clay loam, calcareous (lime or chalky soils).

PLANTING:

1,200+ acres are planted to grapes.

PRODUCERS IN THE REGION:

28 producers.

NOTEWORTHY HISTORY:

Today, Querétaro is the main producer of sparkling wines in México.

RED GRAPES:

Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Marselan
Syrah
Tempranillo.

WHITE GRAPES:

Xarello
Macabeo
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc