Wine tourism and wine route for wineries in Baja California in Mexico are an excellent tourist destination for wine lovers and wine relaxation between the nature of northern Mexico.

Where is and History:
The route is located in the northern part of Baja California, one of the 31 states of Mexico, this area is blessed with a Mediterranean climate ideal for growing grapes. There are few microclimates in Mexico that combine the unique characteristics of elevation, soil, seasons, and temperature. And, of course, love for the art of winemaking.

In the area the tourist can also see the Indians originally settled this region. The Kumeyaay, also known in Spanish as Diegueno, are still present in the communities of San Antonio Necua and San Jose de la Zorra. The first settlers in the area were Spanish missionaries and settlers from other parts of Mexico, followed by immigrants from Russia and the rest of Europe. These diverse influences contribute to the uniqueness of the wines of Baja California.

The valleys of Calafia, Guadalupe and San Antonio de las Minas are the heart of wine country of Baja California. Also important are the Valleys of Santo Tomas and San Vicente Ferrer, south, and Valle de Las Palmas to the north.

Wine Routes:
The Baja California offers a wide range of attractions, ranging from small family wineries to large producers. Restaurants located next to the warehouses for food, handicraft centers and museums to make interesting visits.

Visitors to this region can enjoy an interesting getaway in a safe and accessible place that is close to home. So this area of Baja California wine is an excellent and almost unique in Mexico as a tourist destination that combines fun and relaxation and enology through the wine routes.

There are several tours to see the Baja California, the main routes wineries of Baja California are:

– Wine Route De LA Cetto at Rancho El Cerrito Casa Pedro Domecq through the most renowned wine and tradition worldwide. 
– Wine Trail Ranch L’Ave to San Jose de la Zorra To the north of Tijuana, are the Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards and Baron Balché both offer tours and wine tasting. 
– Wine Route Camou Chanteau beginning of the Rancho El Cerrito or restaurant Laja Chanteau Camou vineyard is a vineyard of nineteenth-century mission style, surrounded by large gardens and an excellent view. 
– Wine Route From the San Antonio de las Minas to the center of El Porvenir, this Bibayoff, the only wine from Russian tradition; Viñas Pijoan that still retains its family roots in the wine is made and the Vineyard craft Liceaga .

The cultivated type of wine is Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay grapes are grown mainly for making excellent white wines, while Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Carignan, Barbera, Nebbiolo and Zinfandel are used to make the popular and award-winning red wines of Baja California.

With the wine route in Baja California can learn in detail the entire history of the grape, the variety that exists and how to produce it.

Bon Voyage!