Wines made from Durif grapes of Mexico

Discover the best wines made with Durif as a single variety or as a blend of Mexico.

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1Winery Aborigen - Acrata TintoAcrata TintoWinery AborigenNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
2Winery Aborigen - Tinto de La Casa Valles de EnsenadaTinto de La Casa Valles de EnsenadaWinery AborigenNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
3Winery Tres Valles - Grenache - DurifGrenache - DurifWinery Tres VallesNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
4Winery Alma Tinta - Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - DurifCabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - DurifWinery Alma TintaNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0

More informations about the variety Durif

Powerful, deeply coloured reds with an inky, near-black robe, firm tannins and dense palate. Intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, black pepper, chocolate, spices and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Near-extinct in France, it became a star as Petite Sirah in California (Napa, Lodi, Paso Robles) and is emblematic of Rutherglen, Australia. French variety created in 1880 by François Durif in the Isère (spontaneous cross of Syrah × Peloursin).

More informations about the wines of Mexico

The Vitis vinifera Vine and the concept of winemaking arrived in Mexico with the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. Before the colony's wine production could meet local demand, wine was imported from Spanish vineyards, which maintained a healthy Flow of ships and trade between Spain and Nueva Espana ("New Spain" as Mexico was called at the time). This trade was so important that the King of Spain, King Carlos II, banned commercial wine production to keep it going. Local wine production was only allowed for ceremonial purposes, but it was this legal exception that kept a tiny Mexican wine industry going until the early 19th century, when Mexico gained its independence from Spain.

What are the typical flavors of the Durif grape variety?