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North Carolina wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Wine has been produced in the area since the early days of European colonization in the 17th century. Wine growers in North Carolina were the first to cultivate a native American grape variety the Scuppernong which produces a sweet wine examples of which are still being made in the state.

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area total (km2)
1.3951e+11
growing grape
Merlot, Chambourcin, Sangiovese, Viognier, Vidal blanc, Cayuga White, Chardonel, Traminette, Nebbiolo, Niagara (grape), Olmo grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Tempranillo, Chancellor (grape), De Chaunac, Seyval blanc, Vignoles (grape), International variety, Léon Millot, Cabernet Franc, Concord (grape), Malbec, Gewürztraminer, Pinot gris, Muscadine, Petit Verdot, Scuppernong, Norton (grape), Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Mourvèdre, Carlos_(grape), Pinot_Nnir, St._Vincent_(grape)
location
United States
subregion
Yadkin Valley AVA, Haw River Valley AVA, Swan Creek AVA
type
United States

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