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Guanajuato

Guanajuato wine guide: the wine region in Mexico, its Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Mexico
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Styles
red · white · rosé
3
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Guanajuato is a wine region of Bajío, Mexico.

The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Pinot Noir and Syrah.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated and valley floor.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and aromatic, showcasing tropical fruit notes, refreshing and light and perfect for warm climates, plus two more.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, tacos, seafood and spicy dishes.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Climate
Continental
Terrain
ElevatedValley floor
Styles
redwhiterosésparklingfortified

In the glass.

White: Crisp and aromatic, Showcasing tropical fruit notes.

Rosé: Refreshing and light, Perfect for warm climates.

Sparkling: Vibrant and effervescent, Tropical notes.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Corralejo 'Los Arango' Tequila Reposado, Guanajuato, Mexico
  • Corralejo 1753 Tequila Silver, Guanajuato, Mexico
  • Corralejo 1810 Tequila Reposado, Guanajuato, Mexico
  • Corralejo 1821 Tequila Extra Anejo, Guanajuato, Mexico
  • Corralejo 99.000 Horas Edicion Commemorativa Tequila Anejo, Guanajuato, Mexico
  • Corralejo Gran Corralejo Tequila Anejo, Guanajuato, Mexico
  • Corralejo Quita Penas Crema de Tequila, Guanajuato, Mexico
  • Corralejo Quita Penas Tequila Reposado, Guanajuato, Mexico

At the table.

  • grilled meats
  • tacos
  • seafood
  • spicy dishes
  • cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.
  • Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Guanajuato: common questions

01.
What grapes is Guanajuato known for?
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Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of Guanajuato. Pinot Noir and Syrah are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Guanajuato make?
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Guanajuato produces red wine, white wine, rosé wine and sparkling wine, plus one more.
03.
Where is Guanajuato?
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You will find Guanajuato in Mexico, where it is a wine region.
04.
What food goes with Guanajuato wine?
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Try grilled meats, tacos, seafood, spicy dishes and cheeses.
05.
How long does Guanajuato wine age?
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Keeps for 3 to 5 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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