Arroyo Seco AVA
| Wine region | |
 Chardonnay from the Arroyo Seco AVA | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1983, amended in 2006[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Central Coast AVA, Monterey AVA |
| Total area | 42,880 acres (17,353 ha)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Muscat Canelli, Pinot blanc, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Viognier[3] |
The Arroyo Seco AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Monterey County, California, southeast of Monterey Bay. The appellation encompasses 18,240 acres (7,381 ha) in the valley adjacent to the Arroyo Seco Creek. Because of its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the area has a cool climate, and is best suited for those grape varieties that benefit from the cool afternoon breeze. The area is known for its gravelly soil that absorbs heat during the day and radiates that heat in the evening. This helps keep the grapes from freezing at night.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "§ 9.59 Arroyo Seco" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved January 24, 2008.
- ^ "American Viticultural Areas by State". Wine Institute. 2008. Archived from the original on January 27, 2008.
- ^ a b "Arroyo Seco (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on May 10, 2009. Retrieved January 24, 2008.
External links[]
- "Taste Monterey Website". A Taste Monterey. Archived from the original on March 24, 2006. Retrieved February 7, 2006.
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