ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The emerging wine region of Valle de Guadalupe
Laura Olson
Nestled in the northern region of Baja California, the Valle de Guadalupe has emerged as Mexico's up and coming wine country. Though winemaking in Mexico dates back to the 16th century, it has only been in the last couple of decades that the Valle de Guadalupe has gained international acclaim for its wines. This rocky, sun-drenched valley has a unique terroir that lends itself to crafting complex wines from both native and European grapes.
Winemaking first came to the Valle de Guadalupe in the 16th century via Spanish missionaries. However, it was not until Russian immigrants arrived in the 19th century that larger-scale commercial wine production commenced. The first winery, Vinícola Santo Tomás, was established in 1904 by a Spanish immigrant. For decades, the Mexican wine industry stagnated due to political upheaval. But starting in the 1980s, improved economic conditions and trade allowed wineries to modernize.
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