Monticello AVA

A federally designated American Viticultural Area in Virginia.

Established

Jan 23, 1984

State

Virginia

Sub-AVAs

CFR section

27 CFR §9.48

The Monticello AVA is one of 340 American Viticultural Areas — federally recognized wine-growing regions defined by the TTB in 27 CFR Part 9. The AVA was established on January 23, 1984.

Counties

The Monticello AVA covers 6 counties:

Albemarle
Charlottesville
Fluvanna
Greene
Nelson
Orange

Rulemaking history

Petitioner: George Cushnie, co-owner of Thistle Gate Vineyard
CFR author: Trevar D. Kolodny
CFR section: 27 CFR §9.48
Established: January 23, 1984
Current boundary effective: January 14, 2019