Outstanding houses in Zacatecas.
High altitude and volcanic soil push Zacatecas toward angular reds and precise whites—wines that reject the softness expected of Mexico's wine country, favoring mineral grip and structure instead.
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Region DNA
The character of Zacatecas
Based on 16 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 5 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
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 Zacatecas
Buen Entendedor
VisitZacatecas is a wine region in Mexico, home to 10 producers tracked on Femente. Its vineyards are led by Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc, producing Mexican Merlot and Mexican Cabernet Sauvignon wines with notes of Oak, Tree fruit, and Tropical fruit.
Zacatecas — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Zacatecas?
- The most planted varieties in Zacatecas are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz/Syrah, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Zacatecas known for?
- Zacatecas is known for Mexican Merlot, Mexican Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mexican Syrah wines and flavors of Oak, Tree fruit, and Tropical fruit.
- How many wineries are in Zacatecas?
- Femente tracks 10 producers in Zacatecas.
- Where is Zacatecas?
- Zacatecas is a wine region in Mexico.
Zacatecas
High altitude and volcanic soil push Zacatecas toward angular reds and precise whites—wines that reject the softness expected of Mexico's wine country, favoring mineral grip and structure instead.