Sonoita AVA

A federally designated American Viticultural Area in Arizona.

Established

Nov 26, 1984

State

Arizona

Sub-AVAs

CFR section

27 CFR §9.97

The Sonoita 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 November 26, 1984.

Counties

The Sonoita AVA covers 3 counties:

Cochise
Pima
Santa Cruz

Rulemaking history

Petitioner: A. Blake Brophy, Babocamari Ranch Company
CFR author: Steve Simon
CFR section: 27 CFR §9.97
Established: November 26, 1984