San Bernabe AVA
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| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2004[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Central Coast AVA, Monterey AVA |
| Soil conditions | Alluvial sandy loam, to sand to limestone |
| Total area | 24,796 acres (10,035 ha)[2][3] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 8,500 acres (3,440 ha)[4] |
| Grapes produced | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot[2] |
The San Bernabe AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in southern Monterey County, California. It is part of the larger Monterey AVA. San Bernabe is located in the Salinas Valley, between the Salinas River on the east, and the Santa Lucia Mountains on the west. To the north of the appellation is Pine Canyon and to the south is the San Lucas AVA.
The San Bernabe AVA was created in 2004 as a result of a petition by Delicato Family Vineyards, whose 8,500 acres (3,440 ha) make it the largest in the region.[5]
San Bernabe vineyard[edit]
The San Bernabe Vineyard is part of the San Bernabe American Viticultural Area in Monterey County, California.[6][4]
References[edit]
- ^ "§ 9.171 San Bernabe" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
- ^ a b "San Bernabe (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "American Viticultural Areas by State". Wine Institute. 2008. Archived from the original on January 27, 2008.
- ^ a b Lyons, Jessica (June 10, 2010). "San Bernabe Vineyard, the third largest in the world, combines mass with class". Monterey County Weekly.
- ^ "California Adds the 'San Bernabe' Appellation; Newest AVA Located in Monterey Growing Region". Business Wire. August 30, 2004.
- ^ "The Appellations Of California Wine - Central Coast and Southern". The Wine Institute. Archived from the original on May 12, 2008. Retrieved January 23, 2008.
San Bernabe, the world's largest contiguous vineyard at over 8,700 acres, is also located in the area.