North Fork of Roanoke AVA
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established1983, amended in 1987[1]
CountryUnited States
Part ofVirginia
Other regions in VirginiaMiddleburg AVA, Monticello AVA, Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA, Rocky Knob AVA, Shenandoah Valley AVA, Virginia's Eastern Shore AVA
Climate regionMaritime/humid subtropical
Grapes producedAlicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Norton, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah, Viognier[2]

The North Fork of Roanoke AVA is an American Viticultural Area located on the eastern slopes of the Allegheny Mountains in the Roanoke and Montgomery counties of Virginia. About 22 miles (35 km) long and including parts of the Roanoke Valley, the AVA altitudes range from between 1,200 feet (366 m) and 2,200 feet (671 m) above sea level.[2]

Climate

The North Fork of Roanoke AVA weather is characterized by cool, foggy summer mornings and prevailing westerly winds.[2] The hardiness zone is 7a or 6b depending upon elevation.

Vineyards

References

  1. ^ "§ 9.65 North Fork of Roanoke" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. (e-CFR). February 12, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c "North Fork of Roanoke (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on September 5, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2008.
  3. ^ "Valhalla Winery". Valhalla Winery started growing grapes and producing award winning estate wines from a 2000 feet elevation mountaintop overlooking Roanoke Virginia in 1998

37°22′36″N 80°19′52″W / 37.3767°N 80.331°W / 37.3767; -80.331


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