Sierra Foothills AVA
The Sierra Foothills AVA (established in 1987) is an American Viticultural Area in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in the U.S. state of California in the United States. Wine grapes were introduced to the area in the nineteenth century during the California Gold Rush. Over 100 wineries are located within its boundaries.
| Wine region | |
Vineyards near Vallecito, California | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1987 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California |
| Sub-regions | California Shenandoah Valley AVA, El Dorado AVA, Fair Play AVA, Fiddletown AVA, North Yuba AVA |
| Climate region | Mediterranean |
| Total area | 2,600,000 acres (10,522 km2) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 5,700 acres (23.1 km2) |
| Grapes produced | Zinfandel (2,300 acres (9 km2)), Cabernet Sauvignon (600 acres (2 km2)), Syrah (560 acres (2 km2)), Chardonnay (289 acres (1 km2)), Merlot (287 acres (1 km2)), Barbera (239 acres (1 km2)) |
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