Sunday, February 21, 2010

American Viticultral Area

In 1978 the BATF designated AVA as a "delimited grape growing region distinguished by geographic features, the boundaries of which have been recognized and defined"

augusta, missouri became the first AVA in 1980

TTB labeling laws
varietal labled wine must contain 75%o of the named variety

estate bottled must be made by wineries that own or control all the vineyards where the grapes are grown

ava designated wines must be made from 85% of the ava indicated

vineyard designated must be 95% from vineyard listed

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