Casa de Piedra

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Casa de Piedra is a producer, not a region, founded in 1997 by Hugo D'Acosta in Valle de Guadalupe. D'Acosta is widely recognized as the pioneer of modern Mexican winemaking. The winery sits in San Antonio de las Minas, Baja California.

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What Is Casa de Piedra?

Casa de Piedra is a winery and producer based in San Antonio de las Minas, a community within the Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California, Mexico. It is not a wine region or geographic appellation. The project was founded in 1997 by Hugo D'Acosta, the figure most closely associated with establishing modern, quality-focused winemaking in Mexico.

  • Founded in 1997 as a family winery project
  • Located in San Antonio de las Minas, Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California
  • Owner and founder: Hugo D'Acosta, recognized pioneer of Mexican winemaking
  • A producer entity, not a geographic wine region or appellation
Key Facts
  • Casa de Piedra is a winery and producer, not a wine region or appellation
  • Founded in 1997 as a family winery project
  • Located in San Antonio de las Minas, within Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California
  • Founded and owned by Hugo D'Acosta
  • Hugo D'Acosta is recognized as the pioneer of Mexican winemaking
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How to Say It
Casa de PiedraKAH-sah deh PYEH-drah
Valle de GuadalupeVAH-yeh deh gwah-dah-LOO-peh
San Antonio de las Minassahn ahn-TOH-nyoh deh lahs MEE-nahs
Exam Study NotesWSET / CMS
  • Casa de Piedra is a producer, not a wine region; do not confuse it with a geographic appellation
  • Founded 1997 by Hugo D'Acosta in San Antonio de las Minas, Valle de Guadalupe
  • Hugo D'Acosta is considered the pioneer of modern Mexican winemaking

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