San Luis Potosi

Geographic Location: 

• Central Mexico.

Elevation: 

• Most vineyards are at 5,500-5,700 feet above sea level.

Weather:

• Temperatures vary between 41F – 83F degrees.

Rainfall:

• The region averages 21 – 22 inches per year.

 

Soils:

• Sandy Loam, Clay loam , Silty loam.

Plantings: 

• 325 – 330 acres are planted to vines.

Producers in the Region:

• 3-5 wineries.

Noteworthy:

• San Luis Potosi is the smallest of Mexico’s wine producing regions.

 

Red Grapes:

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cabernet Franc
• Grenache
• Merlot
• Syrah
• Sangiovese
• Tempranillo

White Grapes:

• Chardonnay
• Gewurztraminer
• Sauvignon Blanc