Middle Rio Grande Valley AVA
| Wine region | |
Casa Rondena Winery
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque |
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| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1988 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | New Mexico |
| Climate region | Continental |
| Total area | 278,400 acres (112,664 ha) |
Coordinates: 35°13′46″N 106°37′42″W / 35.22946°N 106.628369°W
The Middle Rio Grande AVA is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in the watershed of the Rio Grande in central New Mexico that was established in 1988.
The AVA encompasses 278,400 acres (112,664 ha) of land in a narrow strip along the Rio Grande valley from Santa Fe to Belen, just south of Albuquerque. The land ranges from 4,000 to 6,500 feet (1,200 to 2,000 m) in elevation. The climate is semi-arid, with warm days and cool nights. Sub-freezing temperatures occur in the winter. A variety of Vitis vinifera and French hybrid grapes are grown. New Mexico State University has conducted viticultural research in test vineyards in the Middle Rio Grande Valley at the Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center.
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