Get to Know Sonoita, Arizona's First and Largest AVA
Briefly

Arizona's Sonoita region challenges winemakers with intense sun, strong winds, and monsoons, producing wines that are dense, minerally, and complex.
The unique conditions of Sonoita allow winemakers to experiment and create competitive quality wines without the need for conventional innovation.
The high-altitude gem of Sonoita offers surreal panoramas, 280 days of sunshine, and ancient sea floor soil contributing to complex and balanced wines.
Local winemakers in Sonoita embrace the desert's challenges, such as heavy rain and hailstorms, which add complexity and character to the wines.
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