The wine region of Ensenada is located in the region of Baja California of North of Mexico. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Casa de Piedra or the Domaine Altotinto produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ensenada are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ensenada often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, dark fruit or cocoa and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, mocha or black currant.
In the mouth of Ensenada is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 39 estates and châteaux in the of Ensenada, producing 104 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Ensenada go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.
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