Middleburg Virginia AVA
38°58′N 77°44′W / 38.967°N 77.733°W
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2012[1][2] |
| Years of wine industry | 40 |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | Virginia |
| Other regions in Virginia | Monticello AVA, North Fork of Roanoke AVA, Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA, Rocky Knob AVA, Shenandoah Valley AVA, Virginia's Eastern Shore AVA |
| Growing season | 211 days |
| Climate region | Humid subtropical |
| Soil conditions | Granite-based clay |
| Total area | 126,720 acres (198 sq mi)[1][3] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 229 acres (93 ha)[1] |
| No. of vineyards | 12[1] |
| Varietals produced | Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling[4] |
| No. of wineries | 24[1][4] |
The Middleburg Virginia AVA is an American Viticultural Area 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.[5][6] The hardiness zone of the AVA is 7a.
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 Rachel Martin, Executive Vice President of Boxwood Winery solely petitioned the Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to establish the AVA.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e ""Establishment of the Middleburg Virginia Viticultural Area" (77 FR 56544 27 CFR Part 9 Doc#: 2012-22596). Federal Register. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. September 13, 2012. pp. 56544–56549.
- ^ ""US Treasury Approves Middleburg AVA 7th Virginia AVA Joins 9 Virginia Wine Regions" (PDF). Virginia Wine. September 28, 2012. Archived from the original (Press release) on March 25, 2013.
- ^ ""American Viticultural Areas by State". Wine Institute. January 27, 2017. Archived from the original on January 27, 2008.
- ^ a b "Middleburg Virginia (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2008.
- ^ Cattell, Hudson; McKee, Linda Jones (September 19, 2012). "TTB Approves Middleburg Virginia AVA". Wines and Vines.
- ^ a b Baratko, Trevor (April 3, 2013). "The Middleburg AVA; 'Epicurience' update; and 'Virginia Uncorked'". Loudon Times-Mirror. Archived from the original on April 23, 2016.
External links
- Central Virginia Region from the official guide to Virginia wineries.
- TTB AVA Map