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The Monterey AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in eastern Monterey County California. It was established in 1984. It is part of the larger Central Coast AVA. It runs roughly 100 miles (160 km) from its northern point north of Monterey Bay to its southern point abutting Paso Robles California.

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area total (km2)
1.44707e+08
growing grape
Merlot, Chenin blanc, Durif, Grenache, Sangiovese, Viognier, Tannat, Alvarelhão, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Malvasia, Pinot blanc, Zinfandel, Malbec, Pinot noir, Gewürztraminer, Pinot gris, Roussanne, Muscat (grape), Valdiguié, Sémillon, Albariño, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cão, Souzão
is part of wine region
California wine, Central Coast AVA
location
United States
subregion
Arroyo Seco AVA, San Lucas AVA, Hames Valley AVA, San Bernabe AVA, Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
type
American Viticultural Area

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