Atlas Peak AVA

Atlas Peak AVA ( American Viticultural Area or Atlas Peak, approved on 22 January 1992 ) is an American Viticultural Area in the U.S. state of California and part of the national Napa Valley AVA. The area is located northeast of the city Napa. Located on the western slopes of the Vaca Mountains vineyards are slightly higher than the surrounding area. Therefore, the wine region has not benefited as other areas of the Napa Valley from the cooling mist rising from the Pacific Ocean.

The soil of volcanic origin, is very porous and its ability to store heat days is low. The result is a marked difference between day and night temperatures of about 12-15 ° C. in the wine region Atlas Peak This temperature difference contributes to the acidity in the grapes remains pronounced high and the wines gives a beautiful structure.