Monterey AVA

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Monterey AVA (Wine Region)
Appellation type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1984, amended in 1987[1]
Country USA
Part of California, Central Coast AVA
Sub-regions Arroyo Seco AVA, Carmel Valley AVA, Hames Valley AVA, San Antonio Valley AVA, San Bernabe AVA, San Lucas AVA, Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Total area 35,758 acres (14,471 ha)[2]
Grapes produced Albarino, Alvarelhao, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Malbec, Malvasia, Merlot, Orange Muscat, Petite Sirah, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Souzao, Syrah, Tannat, Tinta Cao, Touriga Nacional, Valdiguie, Viognier, Zinfandel[3]
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The Monterey AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in eastern Monterey County, California. It is part of the larger Central Coast AVA. The Monterey AVA includes both the Carmel Valley and the Salinas Valley, and seven smaller American Viticultural Areas. It is a cool growing region, but one with a very long growing season. Daytime temperatures rarely exceed 75 °F (24 °C) in most parts of the region. The soil is sandy and most regions require extensive irrigation from the Salinas River.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.98 Monterey." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 24, 2008.
  2. ^ Wine Institute (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Jan. 24, 2008.
  3. ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "Monterey (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 24, 2008.
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