Napa Valley AVA, American Viticultural Area in Napa County, California.
The Napa Valley AVA extends 30 miles in length with varying widths, containing 16 nested viticulture areas across different elevations and soil types.
The region obtained its AVA status in 1981, marking California's first designated wine region and setting standards for American wine production classification.
More than 450 wineries in Napa Valley maintain family ownership, preserving traditional methods while producing internationally recognized wines from diverse grape varieties.
The Mediterranean climate creates consistent growing conditions throughout the year, with summer temperatures moderated by cooling fog from San Pablo Bay.
Napa Valley represents only 4 percent of California's wine production yet maintains the strictest land use regulations among North American wine regions.
Location: Napa County
Inception: 1981
Elevation above the sea: 110 m
Website: https://napavintners.com/napa_valley/appellations.asp
GPS coordinates: 38.38670,-122.35000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
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