Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most well known and widely planted grape in the area, followed by Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Franc.
As of 2007:
- Cabernet Sauvignon - 41% of planted area
- Merlot - 26% of planted area
- Syrah - 16% of planted area
- Cabernet Franc - 4% of planted area
- Sangiovese - 2% of planted area
- Chardonnay - 2% of planted area
- Viognier - 1% of planted area
- Other red varietals (Barbera, Carmenere, Cinsaut, Counoise, Dolcetto, Grenache, Malbec, Mourvedre, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot noir, Tempranillo) - 7% of planted area
- Other white varietals (Gewurztraminer, Pinot gris, Riesling, Roussane, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon) - 1% of planted area
Read more about this topic: Walla Walla Valley AVA
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