Champlain Valley Vermont AVA Petition

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has received a petition to establish a new American Viticultural Area (AVA) named "Champlain Valley of Vermont." The petition includes a list of wineries located within the proposed AVA boundaries. This action is part of the TTB's process for designating geographic regions for wine production.

While this is a notice of a petition filing and not a final rule with immediate compliance requirements, wineries within or near the proposed AVA should be aware of this designation process. If approved, the AVA designation could impact future labeling and marketing claims for wines produced in the region. Interested parties may have an opportunity to comment if the TTB proceeds with a rulemaking process.