An hour from the centro, the Valle de la Independencia produces wines that have surprised even the most skeptical sommeliers.
The Bajío's high altitude and dry climate create conditions that favor Tempranillo, Syrah, and Malbec. A handful of boutique producers — some operating from converted haciendas, others from modern facilities designed to frame the landscape — welcome visitors for tastings and tours. The drive out is part of the experience: mesquite plains, cactus fields, and a sky that seems wider than it should.
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