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The Lancaster Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Lancaster and Chester counties of southeastern Pennsylvania centered around the city of Lancaster. The wine region includes 225000 acres (91054 ha) in a valley that is roughly 30 miles (48 km) long and 12 miles (19 km) wide although only 400 acres (162 ha) are planted to grapevines. The Lancaster Valley area is one of the most fertile agricultural areas in Pennsylvania and features rich topsoil over limestone bedrock.

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area total (km2)
1.61874e+06, 9.10543e+08
growing grape
Merlot, Chambourcin, Vidal blanc, Cayuga White, Niagara (grape), Chancellor (grape), De Chaunac, Seyval blanc, Vignoles (grape), Cabernet Franc, Catawba (grape)
is part of wine region
Pennsylvania wine
location
United States
number of wineries
10
type
American Viticultural Area

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