Monticello AVA
Monticello AVA is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in the central Piedmont region of the U.S. state of Virginia. The wine appellation is nestled in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and is centered around the historic city of Charlottesville. The Monticello AVA is named after Thomas Jefferson's hilltop plantation, Monticello, due to Jefferson's early and influential attempts to grow Vitis vinifera in the region.
History[edit | edit source]
The Monticello AVA was established by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) on June 20, 1984. The AVA was the first in Virginia and was created in recognition of the region's distinctive winemaking properties. The Monticello AVA was named after Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, where Jefferson, a noted wine enthusiast, attempted to grow European grape varieties in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Geography and Climate[edit | edit source]
The Monticello AVA is located in the Piedmont region of Virginia, east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The region's climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The area's topography, with its rolling hills and varied elevations, creates a range of microclimates that are beneficial for viticulture. The soil in the region is primarily clay and loam, with a high concentration of granite and slate.
Viticulture[edit | edit source]
The Monticello AVA is known for its production of high-quality wines from a variety of grape varieties. The region is particularly noted for its Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Petit Verdot wines. The unique climate and soil conditions in the Monticello AVA allow for the production of these and other grape varieties, resulting in wines with a distinct regional character.
Wineries[edit | edit source]
There are over 30 wineries in the Monticello AVA, including Barboursville Vineyards, Keswick Vineyards, King Family Vineyards, and Veritas Vineyard & Winery. These wineries produce a range of wines, from robust reds to crisp whites, reflecting the diversity of grape varieties grown in the region.
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