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The Santa Clara Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Santa Clara County California. The area served an important role in the early history of California wine and was home to the pioneer winemakers Paul Masson and Charles Lefranc. The AVA boundary was defined in 1989.

area total (km2)
6.07028e+06, 1.34679e+09
growing grape
Merlot, Carignan, Durif, Grenache, Sangiovese, Fiano (grape), Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Riesling, Zinfandel, Pinot noir, Roussanne, Grignolino, Sémillon, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
is part of wine region
California wine, Central Coast AVA, San Francisco Bay AVA
location
United States
number of wineries
20
subregion
Pacheco Pass AVA, San Ysidro District AVA
type
American Viticultural Area

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