Mimbres Valley AVA
32°51′09″N 107°58′39″W / 32.8525°N 107.97752°W
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1985[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | New Mexico |
| Other regions in New Mexico | Mesilla Valley AVA, Middle Rio Grande Valley AVA |
| Climate region | Arid |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 9 inches (23 cm)[2] |
| Soil conditions | clay-loam[2] |
| Total area | 636,800 acres (995 sq mi)[3] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 2,000 acres (809 ha)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah[2] |
| No. of wineries | 1[2] |
The Mimbres Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in southwestern New Mexico near the towns of Deming and Silver City. The AVA includes the Mimbres Watershed of the Mimbres River, and most vineyards are planted at elevations between 4,000 feet (1,200 m) and 6,000 feet (1,800 m) above sea level. The area is a desert, but irrigation and the deep, rich soils of the once-larger Mimbres River have made viticulture possible since the late 19th century.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "§9.103 Mimbres Valley" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 - American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C - Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). Retrieved February 1, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f "Mimbres Valley (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
- ^ "American Viticultural Areas by State". Wine Institute. 2008. Archived from the original on January 27, 2008.
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