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Middle Rio Grande Valley AVA: 25 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

The Middle Rio Grande Valley AVA is a federally designated American Viticultural Area in New Mexico, established under 27 CFR 9.119. It covers Bernalillo, Sandoval, Socorro, Valencia counties and contains 25 licensed wine producers.

Where These Wineries Are

Middle Rio Grande Valley AVA: 25 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.


Before You Go

Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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Where the Middle Rio Grande Valley AVA Is

Bernalillo

Sandoval

Socorro

Valencia

Grapes Grown in Middle Rio Grande Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chambourcin

Sauvignon Blanc

Riesling

Cabernet Franc

Norton

Tempranillo

Syrah

AVAs Inside Middle Rio Grande Valley

None

All 25 Middle Rio Grande Valley Wineries

Legal Definition

Codified at 27 CFR 9.119.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in the Middle Rio Grande Valley AVA?

25 licensed producers are located in the Middle Rio Grande Valley AVA.

Where is the Middle Rio Grande Valley AVA?

It lies in New Mexico, covering Bernalillo, Sandoval, Socorro, Valencia counties.

What does the Middle Rio Grande Valley AVA designation mean?

A wine labelled Middle Rio Grande Valley must contain at least 85 percent grapes grown inside the AVA boundary, which is defined in 27 CFR 9.119.

Is Middle Rio Grande Valley part of a larger AVA?

No, Middle Rio Grande Valley is not nested inside another AVA.

States

New Mexico Wineries

Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon Wineries · Chambourcin Wineries · Sauvignon Blanc Wineries · Riesling Wineries · Cabernet Franc Wineries · Norton Wineries · Tempranillo Wineries · Syrah Wineries

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.