La Laguna

La Laguna, spanning Durango and Coahuila, comprises Durango's wine-producing region. Here, the focus leans toward dessert wines and brandies, reflecting the local grapes' richness. While the area yields diverse grape varieties, only a quarter are utilized for winemaking, highlighting the region's emphasis on quality over quantity. La Laguna's distinctive terroir, with its unique climate and soil, contributes to the production of exquisite dessert wines and brandies, making it a niche destination for connoisseurs seeking refined Mexican libations.

The main grape varieties grown in La Laguna are Listán Blanco, Listán Negro, and Negramoll. These grapes are used to produce a range of wine styles, including dry whites, reds, and sweet wines. The region is particularly known for its sweet wines, which are made from grapes that have been dried in the sun to concentrate their sugars.

The main grape varieties grown in La Laguna are Listán Blanco, Listán Negro, and Negramoll. These grapes are used to produce a range of wine styles, including dry whites, reds, and sweet wines. The region is particularly known for its sweet wines, which are made from grapes that have been dried in the sun to concentrate their sugars.

Legends say that Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador, planted the first vines in La Laguna in the 16th century.