Middleburg Virginia AVA
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2012 |
| Years of wine industry | 40 |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | Virginia |
| Other regions in Virginia | Monticello AVA, North Fork of Roanoke AVA, Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA, Rocky Knob AVA, Shenandoah Valley AVA, Virginia's Eastern Shore AVA |
| Growing season | 211 days |
| Climate region | Humid subtropical |
| Soil conditions | Granite-based clay |
| Total area | 126,720 acres (198 sq mi) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 229 acres (93 ha) |
| No. of vineyards | 12 |
| Varietals produced | Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling |
| No. of wineries | 24 |
The Middleburg Virginia AVA is an American Viticultural Area in the northern Piedmont region of Virginia, 50 miles (80 km) west of Washington, D.C. It is named for the town of Middleburg, Virginia and is bounded by the Potomac River to the north and by mountains in other directions. The hardiness zone of the AVA is 7a.
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