Bell Mountain AVA
The Bell Mountain AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Gillespie County, Texas. It was the first designated wine area located entirely in the state of Texas, and covers an area of over 3,200 acres (5 sq mi). The appellation is entirely contained within the Texas Hill Country AVA, which was established nine years after Bell Mountain AVA. As of 2006, there were nine wineries in the appellation.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1986 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Texas, Texas Hill Country AVA |
| Other regions in Texas, Texas Hill Country AVA | Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country AVA |
| Climate region | Humid subtropical |
| Total area | 3,200 acres (5 sq mi) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 70 acres (28 ha) |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling |
| No. of wineries | 1 |
| Wine produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.