Baja California

Geographic Location: 

Approximately 1.5 hours from San Diego International Airport. Seven distinct valleys or growing regions make up Baja California:

• Tecate / Ojos Negros / Valle de Guadalupe / La Grulla / Santo Tomás / San Jacinto / Valle de San Vicente

Elevation: 

• Most vineyards are 656 – 2,624 feet above sea level.

Weather:

• Average temperatures about 86 summer - 46 winter (°F)
• The climate can best be described as Mediterranean.
• Influence of the Pacific Ocean from East to West which generates huid winters, dry and temperate summers.

 

Rainfall:

• Average rainfall of 8 -10 inches per year.

Soils:

• There are 3 dominant soil types: Sandy Loam, Sand & Red Clay.

Plantings:

• Average yields 1.2 to 2.0 tons per acre.
• Hectares: + 4,500 planted

Producers in the Region: 

• Around +260 wineries.   

Noteworthy:   

• Baja California is Mexico’s largest wine producer. The 70% of Mexican Wine is make it by this region.

 

Red Grapes: 

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Tempranillo
• Syrah
• Nebbiolo
• Grenache
• Cabernet Franc
• Cinsault
• Carignan
• Malbec
• Mourvedre
• Petit Syrah
• Petit Verdot
• Zinfandel
• Sangiovese
• Barbera
• Dolcetto

White Grapes:

• Palomino
• Chenin Blanc
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Chardonnay
• Viognier
• Verdejo
• Moscatel
• French Colombard
• Marsanne