North Fork of Roanoke AVA

North Fork of Roanoke AVA (wine region)
Type	American Viticultural Area
Year established	1983, amended in 1987[1]
Country	USA
Part of	Virginia
Grapes produced	Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Norton, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah, Viognier[2]
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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]

Vineyards

• Valhalla Vineyards^[3]

References

1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.65 North Fork of Roanoke." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 31, 2008.
2. ^ ^{a b c} Appellation America (2007). "North Fork of Roanoke (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 31, 2008.
3. ^ Vineyard & winery management 32, 2006, "Valhalla Vineyards in the North Fork of Roanoke River AVA near Roanoke, VA, has a vineyard of Rhone, red Bordeaux varieties, chardonnay and norton planted on high granite bluffs" 

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