There are places that offer experiences to be lived several times in life. One of them is L.A. Cetto: Mexico's largest winery. L.A. Cetto: la vinícola más grande de México. cane corso puppies for sale
Founded in 1928 by the Italian Don Ángelo Cetto, currently L.A. Cetto is the largest wine producer in the country, and one of the most traditional and prestigious in the Valle de Guadalupe. Valle de Guadalupe. Cane Corso Puppies for Sale
“L.A. Cetto had the privilege of knowing the Valle de Guadalupe (as well as San Vicente and Llano Colorado), when viticulture was still traditional rainfed, the vines, as the name implies, pruned like vines. The winegrowers were ejidatarios or spoke Russian; we were fortunate to be part of that total renovation, initiated in the early 70's and that still continues, with the introduction of new varieties, new viticultural techniques and new irrigation systems; L.A. Cetto collaborated to open the eastern part of the valley to the vine, was a participant and fundamental piece in the construction and development of the wineries that gave image, prestige, boom and projection to Baja California”, is the story that is shared through its website.
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After Don Angelo, his descendants have continued the tradition and the company, which is now in its third generation of winemakers in the Cetto family, which has allowed the winery to have 1200 hectares of vineyards in four locations in the Valle de Guadalupe and other nearby valleys, with its main facilities at kilometer 73.5 of the Tecate - El Sauzal highway.
Like any great winery, L.A. Cetto offers its visitors a tour of its vineyards and facilities, as well as different tasting options and an unforgettable experience. Here are the main ones.
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Tour and tasting at L.A. Cetto Winery
First, this winery offers a walking tour of the barrel area, winemaking plant and facilities.
Secondly, visitors arriving at L.A. Cetto will find different options to taste its line of wines. These are:
1- Classic: tasting of 4 wines (2 whites and 2 reds). The brands included are: classic line, sierra blanca and estaciones. The price of this tasting is $200.00 MXN.
2- Whites or reds: tasting of 4 wines (4 whites or 4 reds). It includes all available brands -classic and reserves-. The cost of this tasting is $300.00 MXN.
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3- Reserves: tasting of 4 wines (2 whites and 2 reds). Brands included: L.A. Cetto private reserve, Don Luis and Peninsula. The price is $350.00 MXN.
4- Boutique: tasting of 4 wines (1 white and 3 red). Brands included: this tasting is exclusive of the line: Boutique L.A. Cetto. The cost of the tasting is $500.00 MXN.
Cabe destacar que L.A. Cetto ofrece los tintos Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Espaldera y Lyra. La línea de blancos está integrada por Fume Blanc, Blanc de Blancs, Chardonnay y Chenin Blanc. Las Reservas Privadas cuentan con un blanco (Chardonnay) y dos tintos (Cabernet Sauvignon y Nebbiolo), Mientras que Don Luis Selección Privada da su nombre a los tintos Concordia, Terra y Merlot, y al blanco Viognier. Luego cuentan con etiquetas en las líneas Sierra Blanca, Boutique, Espumosos, Reservas Conmemorativas, Generosos y Destilados.
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L.A. Cetto: a unique winemaking experience
In addition to the tour and tastings, L.A. Cetto offers the Angelo Cetto experience, which includes: private tour, tasting in the VIP room, engraved glass, commemorative key ring, bread, olives, oils and vinegars of the house.
The tasting includes 7 wines: 1 white wine (L.A. Cetto boutique white), 4 red wines (all L.A. Cetto boutique line) and 2 wines of your choice, where all brands are available. The price of this experience is $1,000.00 MXN per person.
Finally, it is worth noting that L.A. Cetto is a producer that invites young people to taste wine in a healthy way and, above all, without the prejudice that this beverage is only for connoisseurs; this in order to taste, experiment and "that everyone approaches at the level of knowledge they have".
Come and visit L.A. Cetto and experience the magic of Valle de Guadalupe first hand!
