San Miguel de Allende, in Guanajuato, recently has become a vibrant wine region, rich in culture and vineyards. While grape cultivation dates back to the 1520s with Spanish influence, modern viticulture only flourished post-independence in 1821. The 1980s saw a resurgence in winemaking, with new wineries opening and producing competitive wines. Today, Guanajuato is the fourth-largest wine producing region in Mexico, even featuring the Ruta del Vino—a tourist route with over 200 associated attractions that showcases the area's ideal grape-growing conditions, including its semi-arid climate.
Since the early 2000s, almost 40 wineries have opened in the Guanajuato region, which now ranks as the fourth-largest wine producer in Mexico.
By the 1980s, Mexican winemaking began experiencing a comeback as winemakers focused on their craft and created wines that could compete with well-known regions around the world.
The area's Mediterranean-like climate and higher altitudes create ideal conditions for viticulture, enabling vineyards to thrive.
Grapes have been part of the Guanajuato region since the 1520s, but wine was primarily used for church purposes until after Mexico's independence.
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