Outstanding houses in Alta Mesa.
The high elevation and diurnal swing of Alta Mesa coax deep color and ripe tannins from old-vine Zinfandel and Barbera, wines built for the table rather than the cellar.
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Region DNA
The character of Alta Mesa
Based on 2 wines with structural data
Style profile
Wide stylistic range — expect surprises
FEM score distribution
Based on 1 rated wineries in this region
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Alta Mesa
Kinetic Cellars
VisitAlta Mesa is a wine region in United States, home to 2 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Alvarelhao, Touriga Francesa, and Souzao, producing Californian Red Blend and Californian Malbec wines.
Alta Mesa — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Alta Mesa?
- The most planted varieties in Alta Mesa are Alvarelhao, Touriga Francesa, Souzao, and Tinta Roriz, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Alta Mesa known for?
- Alta Mesa is known for Californian Red Blend and Californian Malbec wines.
- How many wineries are in Alta Mesa?
- Femente tracks 2 producers in Alta Mesa, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Alta Mesa?
- Alta Mesa is a wine region in United States.
Alta Mesa
The high elevation and diurnal swing of Alta Mesa coax deep color and ripe tannins from old-vine Zinfandel and Barbera, wines built for the table rather than the cellar.