Russian River Valley AVA
| Wine region | |
 A vineyard in the Russian River Valley AVA | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1983, amended in 1987, 2003, and 2005[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | California, North Coast AVA, Northern Sonoma AVA, Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County |
| Sub-regions | Chalk Hill AVA, Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA |
| Size of planted vineyards | 10,000 acres (40 km2)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Alicante Bouschet, Arneis, Barbera, Black Muscat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Carignane, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Dolcetto, Early Burgundy, Freisa, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Malbec, Mammolo, Marsanne, Merlot, Muscat Canelli, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Roussanne, Sangiovese], Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Trousseau Gris, Viognier, Zinfandel[2] |
The Russian River Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County, California. Centered around the Russian River, the Russian River Valley AVA accounts for about one-sixth of the total planted vineyard acreage in Sonoma County. The appellation was granted AVA status in 1983 and enlarged in 2005.[3] The area generally lies between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa in the south, and Forestville and Healdsburg in the north.[4] The Russian River Valley has a characteristically cool climate, heavily affected by fog generated by the valley's proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The area is known for its success with cool climate varietals, notably Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.[2]
A proposal to enlarge the AVA to include areas to the South in the Two Rock area has been received and published in the Federal Register. The open comment period extends through October 20, 2008.[5]
References
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.66 Russian River Valley." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.
- ^ a b c Appellation America (2007). "Russian River Valley (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.
- ^ Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association
- ^ See map, Russian River Valley AVA map
- ^ Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 20, 2008 / Proposed Rules / page 49123[1]
See also
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