Mexico

Question 1

When were vines first planted in Mexico?

Answer 1

1521, when Hernan Cortes defeated the Aztec Empire

Question 2

The Listan Prieto grape

Answer 2

Known as the Mission grape, used for church

Question 3

When was the Mexican Independence?

Answer 3

1821

Question 4

In 1701 who became the first person to plant vines in the state of Baja California?

Answer 4

Juan Ugarte

Question 5

What are the 3 key regions of Mexico that produce wine?

Answer 5

Baja California

Coahuila

Queretaro

Question 6

Baja California (Mediterranean Climate)

Answer 6

Guadalupe Valley - L.A. Cetto, the largest winery in Mexico

Ojos Negros Valley - The highest altitude valley in the region

San Vicente Valley - Northernmost valley of Baja

Santos Tomas Valley - 45 kilometers from Ensenada

Question 7

Coahuila (Continental Mediterranean Climate)

Answer 7

Borders Texas

Parras de la Fuente is the most important winegrowing region

Located here is Casa Madero, the oldest winery in the America’s founded in 1597

Question 8

Queretaro

Answer 8

Located in the center of Mexico with a semi-arid climate

Key areas are Ezequiel Montes, San Juan del Rio, and Tequisquiapan