Fast Facts
Napa Valley
at a Glance
Napa Valley American Viticulture Area
The most renowned winegrowing region in the U.S. is also one of the smallest and most diverse in the world.
4% Limited Production
- Only 4% of California’s wine grape harvest comes from the Napa Valley.
- Napa Valley represents just 0.4% of the world’s wine production.
30mi. Small Region
- The valley floor is only 30 miles long and just 5 miles across at its widest point.
33 Diverse Soils & Ideal Climate
- Half of the world’s 12 recognized soil orders and 33 different soil series can be found in the Napa Valley.
16 AVAs
- There are 16 approved sub appellations within the Napa Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA).
Varied Topography
- Vineyards range in elevation from sea level to 2,600 feet (800 meters).
Ideal Climate
- The Napa Valley has a dry Mediterranean climate, which covers only 2% of the Earth’s surface.
Grape Varieties
- 22% of vineyard acreage is planted to white wine grapes and 78% to red wine grapes.
- More than 34 different wine grape varieties grow in the Napa Valley.
Top varieties
- 50%: Cabernet Sauvignon - 22,868 acres (9,254 ha)
- 14%: Chardonnay – 6,445 acres (2,608 ha)
- 10%: Merlot – 4,583 acres (1,193 ha)
- 6%: Sauvignon Blanc – 2,789 acres (1,129 ha)
- 6%: Pinot Noir – 2,789 acres (1,129 ha)
- 3%: Zinfandel – 1,317 acres (533 ha)
A Culture of Community & Camaraderie
Preserving Napa Valley for future generations through sustainable practices and community engagement.
1968 Environmental Leadership
- The Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve, established in 1968, was the first of its kind in the United States to set land aside specifically for agriculture.
500+ Wineries
- There are more than 500 wineries in Napa County, together producing more than 1,000 wine brands.
$230M Charitable Giving
- The Napa Valley Vintners have raised over $230 million for local nonprofits, in both health and children’s education, through the Auction Napa Valley community fundraising event.
Napa Green
- Programs such as Napa Green provide wineries with a sustainability certification framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, implement progressive social equity policies and operate efficiently.
Economic Impact
- The Napa Valley wine industry provides an annual economic impact of more than $9.4 billion locally and nearly $34 billion nationwide.
Employment
- With approximately 700 grape growers, the Napa Valley wine industry has created 44,000 jobs in Napa County and nearly 200,000 jobs nationwide.
Dedication to Inclusivity
- NVV is dedicated to improving diversity and championing inclusivity in its community and in the wine industry through education, representation and the amplification of diverse voices in our industry.
Small Production
- The majority of Napa Valley wineries are family-owned and 80% produce fewer than 10,000 cases annually.
The Land’s Highest & Best Use
- Nearly 90% of Napa County is under permanent or high levels of protection from development.
- 40% of all California sustainable winery certifications are located in the Napa Valley.
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