Arroyo Seco AVA
| Arroyo Seco AVA | |
|---|---|
| Appellation type: | American Viticultural Area |
| Year of establishment: | 1983, revised in 2006 |
| Country: | United States |
| Part of the wine-growing region: | California , Central Coast AVA , Monterey AVA |
| Recognized cultivation area: | 17,353 hectares (42,880 acre) |
| Grape varieties: | Barbera , Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , Chardonnay , Gewürztraminer , Grenache , Merlot , Mourvèdre , Muscat Canelli , Pinot Blanc , Pinot Gris , Pinot Noir , Riesling , Sangiovese , Sauvignon Blanc , Syrah , Viognier |
Arroyo Seco AVA (recognized since April 15, 1983) is a wine-growing region in the US state of California . The area is located in the administrative area of Monterey County , southeast of Monterey Bay and is part of the parent Central Coast AVA and Monterey AVA . The wine-growing region lies between the towns of Soledad and King City and borders the Arroyo Seco Creek . In the north of the appellation, the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA wine region joins. The valley benefits from an opening to Monterey Bay. As a result, the cooling mists and sea breezes of the Pacific Ocean can have a moderating effect on the climate. In addition, it is shadowed to the west by the Santa Lucia Mountains . This means that early-ripening grape varieties such as Chardonnay , Pinot Noir and Riesling thrive here . The area is known for the pebble-strewn soil. The locals call the almost potato-sized stones "greenfield potatoes". In addition to a tempering effect, the stones also ensure excellent drainage of the soil.
See also
Individual evidence
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "Section 9.59 Arroyo Seco." ( Memento of the original from February 12, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 - American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C - Approved American Viticultural Areas. Last access to this page January 25, 2008.
- ^ Wine Institute (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State" . Last access to this page January 25, 2008.
- ^ Appellation America (2007). "Arroyo Seco (AVA): Appellation Description" . Last access to this page January 25, 2008.
literature
- André Dominé : Wine . 1st edition. Tandem Verlag, 2007, ISBN 978-3-8331-4344-1 .