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What's The Definition of American Viticultural Association (AVA)?

American Viticultural Association (AVA): refers to a geographic region that has unique characteristics in the climate and soil that affect how grapes grow. These regions are officially designated by the Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and will distinguish where the grapes come from in a wine.

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