Chihuahua wants to be the promised land for Mexican wine

Published Nov 30, 2021

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Chihuahua, Mexico, is emerging as a significant player in the Mexican wine industry, with a growing number of hectares dedicated to vine cultivation and an increasing production of quality wines. The industry's expansion is supported by abundant water supply, favorable climate, and the potential for conversion of other crops to vine cultivation. This has led to the development of a thriving wine cluster in the state, with local producers and international investors showing interest. The region's suitability for various vine varieties and its growing presence in international wine competitions indicate a bright future for Chihuahuan wines. Additionally, the state is working on establishing wine routes to boost tourism, aiming to be fully prepared for visitors by summer 2022.

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Chihuahua wine producers seek to stand out from the rest of the country's producing states. With a nascent industry, inherited from Italian immigrants, the state's wineries focus their efforts on obtaining the best quality, which has already led them to win some international competitions. In Chihuahua there are 370 hectares of vineyards, which represent 5.2% of the 7,000 in the country. Hans Backoff, who chairs the Mexican Wine Council (CMV), estimates that the number of hectares in the state may increase substantially. According to data from the Chihuahua Product Vine System, between 2017 and 2021 they grew 25%. And the forecast is that for next year it will increase to 408.9. The president of the country's wine producers considers that Chihuahua has in favor that it presents fewer water problems compared to other regions. “In the Valle de Guadalupe they have about 200 millimeters of water that falls from rain a year. Here they have 400. In addition, they have an extremely large ...

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