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The Fiddletown AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Amador County California USA. The region was first settled in 1849 during the California Gold Rush. Settlers who stayed in the area eventually planted grape vines which became abundant by the end of the nineteenth century. Most of the vineyards in the Fiddletown AVA are located in the south and west portion of the region at elevations between 1500 feet (457 m) and 2500 feet (762 m) above sea level.