The Napa Valley is, indisputably, one of the world’s most recognized wine regions. The region received its American Viticultural Area (AVA) designation in 1981, making it California’s first AVA, and the country’s second overall.
In the decades since, 该地区的种植者和酿酒师一直在努力更好地了解AVA和地区的气候和土壤类型, in doing so, have learned that the region is actually home to many different, distinct meso- and microclimates, each suited to specific grape varieties and winemaking styles. 这导致了在ag体育正规内指定16个独立的子产区,以承认和庆祝该地区的葡萄文化多样性. Here is a rundown of all 16.