Ramona Valley AVA

Ramona Valley AVA
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established2006[1]
CountryUnited States
Part ofCalifornia, South Coast AVA
Climate regionMediterranean
Precipitation (annual average)16.5 inches (41.9 cm)
Total area89,000 acres (360 km2)[2]
Size of planted vineyards100 acres (40 ha) [2]
No. of vineyards80[2]
Grapes producedCabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mouvedre and some Iberian varieties.[3]

The Ramona Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area in San Diego County, California, centered on the community of Ramona. It was designated the 162nd American Viticultural Area in January, 2006 by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the Department of the Treasury, which recognized the area for its distinctive microclimate, elevation, and soil attributes.

Approximately 89,000 acres (360 km2) in area, it is 14.5 miles (23.3 km) long and 9.5 miles (15.3 km) wide. Geographically, Ramona Valley is described as being a broad, flat valley ringed by hills and mountains that isolate it from the surrounding areas. The valley has an average vineyard elevation of 1,400 feet (430 m) and an annual average rainfall of 16.5 inches (41.9 cm).

  1. ^ "§ 9.191 Ramona Valley" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved January 23, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c "Wine Tasting in the Heart of San Diego County". Ramona Valley Vineyard Association.
  3. ^ "Ramona Valley (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2020.