Baja California is a wine region in Mexico.
The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Merlot, Petit Sirah, Zinfandel and Nebbiolo, plus four more.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as valley floor.
Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, fruity with hints of spice, crisp and refreshing, plus one more.
Inside it sit Valle de Guadalupe, Valle de Calafia, Santo Tomas, San Vicente and San Antonio de las Minas.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, seafood, pasta dishes and spicy cuisines.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Rich, Fruity with hints of spice.
Dry white: Crisp, Refreshing, Citrus and mineral notes.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Aldo Cesar Palafox 'Pionero', Baja California, Mexico
- Bodegas Icaro - Durand Viticultura 'Icaro', Baja California, Mexico
- Casa Jipi Barbera Rose, Valle de San Vincente, Mexico
- Casa Jipi Nebbiolo, Valle de San Vincente, Mexico
- Casa Pedro Domecq XA Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle de Calafia, Mexico
- Cava Aragon 126 'Madera 5' Tempranillo - Cabernet, Baja California, Mexico
- Cava Maciel Apogeo Nebbiolo, Baja California, Mexico
- Dominio de las Abejas 'Nebbiolo', Ojos Negros, Mexico
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Seafood
- Pasta dishes
- Spicy cuisines
- Cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Baja California: common questions
01.What grapes is Baja California known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Baja California make?+
03.Where is Baja California?+
04.What food goes with Baja California wine?+
05.How long does Baja California wine age?+
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