Winery Sombra Antigua - Mesilla Valley Desert Rain

Winery Sombra AntiguaMesilla Valley Desert Rain

3.9
Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Mesilla Valley Desert Rain of Winery Sombra Antigua is a red wine from the region of Mesilla Valley of New Mexico.
This wine generally goes well with

Details and technical informations about Winery Sombra Antigua's Mesilla Valley Desert Rain.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

Informations about the Winery Sombra Antigua

The winery offers 8 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Mesilla Valley in the region of New Mexico
Find the Winery Sombra Antigua on Facebook and on Twitter

The Winery Sombra Antigua is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Mesilla Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine New Mexico
In the top 80000 of of United States wines
In the top 250 of of Mesilla Valley wines
In the top 300000 of red wines
In the top 550000 wines of the world

The wine region of Mesilla Valley

The wine region of Mesilla Valley is located in the region of New Mexico of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sombra Antigua or the Domaine Vcelovina produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mesilla Valley are Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 3 estates and châteaux in the of Mesilla Valley, producing 3 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.


The wine region of New Mexico

NewMexico is a landlocked state on the southern border of the United States, flanked by Texas to the southeast and Arizona to the west. The state covers 316,000 square kilometers of high-altitude desert between latitudes 31° and 37°. The main Grape varieties used for wine production in New Mexico are Syrah, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and Zinfandel. New Mexico has three American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) within its borders, all of which are located at these high altitudes: Middle Rio Grande Valley, Mimbres Valley and Mesilla Valley (which spills over into neighboring Texas).

News related to this wine

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Mâcon

We created this photomontage, to show you the landscapes and the different characteristics of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation: Wine colors, grape varieties, soil specificities, surface area and production. You’ll become an expert on Mâcon wines! Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​ Find ...

Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market by Debra MEIBURG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this minute-long clip, Debra MEIBURG discusses the position of Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

Chablis: #locationmatters by Yang LU

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this first 90-second clip, Yang LU explains how location is the key to understanding “Why Chablis is special”. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Residual sugars

Sugars not transformed into alcohol and naturally present in the wine. The perception of residual sugars is conditioned by the acidity of the wine. The more acidic the wine is, the less sweet it will seem, given the same amount of sugar.

Other wines of Winery Sombra Antigua

See all wines from Winery Sombra Antigua