Asti, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Asti, California
Truetts Station
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The Asti Winery office building in Asti, California
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 Asti, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma |
| Named for | Province of Asti |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95413 (retired after 1978)
95425 |
| Area code | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-03036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1657958 |
| Official name: Italian Swiss Colony | |
| Reference #: | 621 |
Asti is a small, unincorporated community in Sonoma County, California, United States. It is located near U.S. Route 101 in the Alexander Valley. Asti is found between the towns of Cloverdale, Geyserville, and Healdsburg. The community was named after a city in northern Italy.
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A Little Bit of History
In 1881, a man named Andrea Sbarboro started two communities here: Asti and Chianti. These were part of his big project called the Italian Swiss Agricultural Colony. This colony was famous for making wine.
A special marker, called a plaque, is still there today. It reminds everyone about the colony. Their wines even won ten gold medals in international competitions! The colony is now a California Historical Landmark, number 621.
The Famous Asti Winery
Asti is home to the Asti Winery. It is located in a special wine-growing area called the Alexander Valley AVA. In the mid-1950s, Asti Winery became a very popular place to visit. It was the second-most visited spot in California, right after Disneyland!
Post Office and ZIP Code
Asti used to have its own post office. However, it closed down in 1978. The old ZIP Code for Asti was 95413. Today, the community gets its mail using Cloverdale's ZIP Code, which is 95425.
Climate
Asti has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means the summers are warm and dry, but not extremely hot. The average monthly temperatures do not go above 71.6°F (22°C). On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "Csb."
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Wine label, Italian Swiss Colony, Tipo California Red
See also
In Spanish: Asti (California) para niños
