| Lancaster Valley AVA | |
| Type: | American Viticultural Area |
| Year: | 1984[1] |
| Country: | United States |
| Part Of: | Pennsylvania |
| Climate Region: | Continental/humid subtropical |
| Soil: | Karst |
| Total Size: | 225000acres[2] |
| Planted: | 400acres[3] |
| Grapes: | Cabernet Franc, Catawba, Cayuga, Chambourcin, Chancellor, De Chaunac, Merlot, Niagara, Seyval blanc, Vidal blanc, Vignoles |
| Wineries: | 10 |
The Lancaster Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Lancaster and Chester counties of southeastern Pennsylvania, centered on the city of Lancaster. The wine region includes 225000acres in a valley that is roughly 30miles long and 12miles wide, although only 400acres are planted to grapevines. The Lancaster Valley area is one of the most fertile agricultural areas in Pennsylvania, and features rich topsoil over limestone bedrock.[3] It has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa) and is located in hardiness zone 7a.