Napa Valley AVA
Napa Valley is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in Napa County, California. The area was established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury on February 27, 1981 after reviewing the 1978 petition submitted by the Napa Valley Vintners and Napa Valley Grape Growers Association on behalf of valley vineyard owners and winemakers proposing to establish a viticultural area named "Napa Valley" as an appellation of origin in wine labeling and advertising would help consumers of wine to better identify Napa Valley wines. Napa Valley is considered one of the premier wine regions in the world.
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| Year established | 1981
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| Years of wine industry | 1858–present
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| Country | United States
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| Sub-regions | Los Carneros AVA, Howell Mountain AVA, Wild Horse Valley AVA, Stags Leap District AVA, Mt. Veeder AVA, Atlas Peak AVA, Spring Mountain District AVA, Oakville AVA, Rutherford AVA, St. Helena AVA, Chiles Valley AVA, Yountville AVA, Diamond Mountain District AVA, Coombsville AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA
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| Climate region | Mediterranean
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| Size of planted vineyards | 43,000 acres (174 km)
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| Varietals produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, and more
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| No. of wineries | Over 400
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