Napa Valley

About this region

Napa Valley é a região vinícola mais prestigiada da Califórnia e a principal casa do Cabernet Sauvignon do Novo Mundo. O vale estreito, com 50 km, a norte de São Francisco, beneficia de dias quentes, noites frescas vindas do Golden Gate e uma diversidade extraordinária de solos repartidos por 16 AVAs encaixadas (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap District, Howell Mountain, entre outras). A Cabernet domina, produzindo tintos ricos, maduros e estruturados que praticam alguns dos preços de referência mundiais. A Chardonnay floresce em Carneros, mais fria, no extremo sul; Merlot, Cabernet Franc e Petit Verdot completam a paleta bordalesa.

Information

Country: United States
Climate: Mediterranean

Frequently asked questions

How many Napa Valley wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for Napa Valley wines across Portuguese online retailers — 30 in the catalogue.

Which grape varieties are common in Napa Valley?

Common grape varieties in Napa Valley include Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec, Chardonnay.

What is the Napa Valley wine region known for?

Napa Valley is California's most prestigious wine region and the principal home of New World Cabernet Sauvignon. The narrow, 50-km valley north of San Francisco enjoys warm days, cool maritime nights drawn in through the Golden Gate, and an extraordinary diversity of soils across 16 nested AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford,…