The wine region of Querétaro is located in the region of Center of Mexico. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sierra Luna or the Domaine Sierra Gorda produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Querétaro are Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Querétaro often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit or non oak.
In the mouth of Querétaro is a powerful. We currently count 36 estates and châteaux in the of Querétaro, producing 213 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Querétaro go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
red wines from the region of Querétaro go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of fresh sausage, lamb fillet with monbazillac or pigeon with bacon and mushrooms.
