15/05/2021
(Mexico's wine country) is just 90 minutes from the U.S.-Mexico , and within 15 miles of the Pacific Ocean. Though it’s made up of several valleys with varied microclimates and terroirs, the name of its most prolific subregion, 🍷, is often used to denote the entire region.
The region has a hot, dry Mediterranean climate akin to and the Southern Rhône, but with a strong maritime influence. Soils are mostly sand, clay and granite, and elevations range from 300 to 2,600 feet. A variety of 🍇 flourish here, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, , Tempranillo, Grenache and Syrah for reds, and Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay for whites.
In 2006, there were less than 25 in Mexico. Now, there are more than 120 commercial wineries in Baja California alone, and many other historic wine regions have been revived. A few large-scale wineries dominate production, like L.A. Cetto, which makes almost half the country’s total wine production. The rest are almost exclusively small-production boutique wineries. Most produce less than 5,000 cases annually.
Unlike other wine-producing countries, there are no formal appellations or other geographical indications. Such lack of restrictions in has encouraged experimentation. Most grapes can flourish in Mexico. More than 30 varieties have firm foundations in Baja, while Magoni has 100-plus varieties in experimental plots. Winemakers focus largely on honest varietal expression than an evasive notion of regional typicity.
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