Baja California

Mexico

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Mexico's Baja California region includes a collection of winegrowing valleys situated between 18 and 25 kilometers (11.2 and 15.5 miles) from the Pacific Ocean: (1) Valle de Tanamá, (2) Valle de Las Palmas, (3) Valle de San Valentín, (4) Valle de Guadalupe, (5) Valle de Ojos Negros, (6) Valle de La Grulla, (7) Valle de Santo Tomás, and (8) Valle de San Vincente. Each valley has its own unique characteristics, including different soil composition (including sandy, granitic, clay, gravel and limestone soils), water availability and microclimates. The Pacific Ocean also has a thermoregulatory effect, keeping the average temperature in the region 22°C (71.6°F).

Region

4,270 hectares of growing area

People

150 wineries in region

80 members of the Comité Provino

Production

70 percent of wineries in Mexico

75 percent of wine production nationwide

Impact

10,500 direct and indirect jobs

980,000 visitors annually
$180 million economic impact (USD)

Primary Grape Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Tempranillo

Zinfandel

Syrah

Nebbiolo

Grenache

Mourvèdre

Petite Syrah

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Chenin Blanc

Unique Fact

Baja California hosts an annual “Fiesta de la Vendimia,” or harvest festival. This event is one of the biggest of its kind in Latin America, spanning 25 days in July or August and bringing together local wineries, world-renowned chefs and some of Mexico's most prestigious restaurants to celebrate the region's wines.