Aguascalientes

Geographic Location: 

• Central Mexico

Elevation:

• Most vineyards are 6,100 – 6,200 feet above sea level

Weather: 

• Temperature varies between 32 – 92 (F°)

Rainfall:

• 20 – 21 inches annually

Soils:

• Combination of sand, clay & rocks – promotes good drainage

Plantings: 

• 1,900 – 2,000 acres planted to grapes

Producers in the region:

• 7 wineries

Noteworthy history: 

• Aguascalientes is Mexico’s 4th largest producer of wine

 

Red Grapes: 

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cabernet Franc
• Carignan
• Malbec
• Merlot
• Nebbiolo
• Syrah
• Tempranillo

White Grapes:

• Grenache Blanc
• Macabeo
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Viognier
• Chardonnay
• Chenin Blanc