Central Delaware Valley AVA

Central Delaware Valley AVA (wine region)
Type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1984, amended in 1987[1]
Country USA
Part of New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Total area 96,000 acres (38,850 ha)[2]
Grapes produced Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling,[3] Chambourcin, Chancellor, Leon Millot, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc[4]

The Central Delaware Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The wine appellation includes 96,000 acres (38,850 ha) surrounding the Delaware River north of Philadelphia. Its southern boundary is near Titusville, New Jersey, just north of Trenton, and its northern border is near Musconetcong Mountain. A variety of Vitis vinifera and Vitis labrusca grape Varieties are grown in the area.[4]

References

  1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.49 Central Delaware Valley." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Feb. 5, 2008.
  2. ^ Wine Institute, The (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Feb. 5, 2008.
  3. ^ Appellation America (2007). "Central Delaware Valley (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Feb. 5, 2008.
  4. ^ a b Barron's Educational Services, Inc. (1995). "Central Delaware Valley AVA". Retrieved Feb. 5, 2008.