Middleburg AVA

Coordinates: 38°58′N 77°44′W / 38.967°N 77.733°W

Middleburg AVA
Wine region
Type American Viticultural Area
Year established 2002[1][2]
Years of wine industry 40
Country USA
Part of Virginia
Growing season 211 days
Climate region Humid subtropical
Soil conditions Granite-based clay
Total area 126,720 acres (51,282 ha)[3]
Varietals produced Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling[4]
No. of wineries 24[5]

The Middleburg AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the northern Piedmont region of Virginia, 50 miles (80 km) west of Washington, D.C.. It is named for the town of Middleburg, Virginia and is bounded by the Potomac River to the north and by mountains in other directions.[6][7]

History

In 1972, owners of Meredyth Vineyards in Middleburg planted 2,300 vines. That vineyard went on to expand to 60 acres (24 ha). The number of vineyards grew over the years until owners of the Boxwood Winery spearheaded efforts to establish the AVA.[7]

References

  1. Establishment of the Middleburg Virginia Viticultural Area
  2. "US Treasury Approves Middleburg AVA". Virginia Wine.
  3. Wine Institute, The (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Jan. 31, 2008.
  4. Appellation America (2007). "Monticello (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 30, 2008.
  5. "Middleburg Virginia AVA".
  6. Hudson Cattell; Linda Jones McKee (2012-09-19). "TTB Approves Middleburg Virginia AVA". Wines and Vines.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Baratk, Trevor (Apr 3, 2013). "The Middleburg AVA; ‘Epicurience’ update; and ‘Virginia Uncorked’". Loudon Times.

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