Covelo AVA

The Covelo AVA ( recognized since 16 February 2006) is an American Viticultural Area in the U.S. state of California. The area is located about 70 km north of Ukiah in Mendocino County Administrative Region. Although currently less than 1 hectares is planted, Covelo was awarded by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is a protected designation of origin. This is justified by the unusual climate; Covelo is shielded by higher peaks from the Pacific Ocean and features despite the relative coastal proximity on a continental climate. Moreover, the temperature differences between day and night is very pronounced; a fact which is important for a quality wine.