Valle de Guadalupe: How Mexican Winemakers Are Forging Their Own Path
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Sam Stone
Summary
The article explores Mexico's Valle de Guadalupe wine region, highlighting how its winemakers are breaking traditional rules to create distinctive wines. It covers the region's unique terroir, the history of Mexican winemaking dating back to 1597, and the modern, experimental approach of local vintners who operate without the constraints of Old World wine regulations. The piece portrays a vibrant, norm-challenging wine scene that is gaining international recognition.
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Twitter / XValle de Guadalupe: How Mexican Winemakers Are Forging Their Own Pathbonappetit.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe warm, dry climate coaxes concentrated fruit from a dizzying range of soils, yielding powerful wines that recontextualize familiar varieties.
Mexico is home to the oldest winery in the Americas, founded farther inland in 1597.
Norm-challenging winemakers and a liberating lack of rules make for one hell of a wine scene south of the border.
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