Coahuila

In the Mexican state of Coahuila, most vineyards lie in the south around Parras de la Fuente, Arteaga and Saltillo. Valle de Parras is an oasis in the semi-desert, with vineyards about 1,450 metres above sea level. Growers plant red grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, alongside white varieties such as Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc.

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Atlas locationCoahuila · Mexico25.46° N · 102.17° WOpen in Atlas

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Parras has a wine history dating to 1594. Today, Parras de la Fuente, Arteaga and Saltillo are the principal wine-producing municipalities in southern Coahuila. Valle de Parras lies in the state's semi-desert, where vineyards grow at about 1,450 metres on soils of sand, silt and clay. Days are warm and nights cooler. Red grapes include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo, Lenoir and Rosa del Perú; white grapes include Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Colombard. Tempranillo from Valle de Parras can be medium-bodied and red-fruited.

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