Virginia wine

Tags: Wine Region.

Virginia wine refers to wine made primarily from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Virginia. Wine has been produced in the area since the early days of European colonization in the 17th century. Virginia has hot humid summers that can be challenging to viticulture and only within the last twenty years has the industry developed beyond novelty status. By tonnage Vitis vinifera varieties represents 75% of total production.

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area total (km2)

1.10784e+11

growing grape

Merlot, Chambourcin, Colombard, Sangiovese, Viognier, Vidal blanc, Tannat, Cayuga White, Chardonel, Traminette, Petit Manseng, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Niagara (grape), Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Tempranillo, Malvasia, Chancellor (grape), De Chaunac, Marechal Foch, Pinot blanc, Pinotage, Seyval blanc, Vignoles (grape), Zinfandel, Scheurebe, Jaeger 70, Corot noir, Cabernet Franc, Concord (grape), Malbec, Pinot noir, Gewürztraminer, Pinot gris, Roussanne, Grüner Veltliner, Petit Verdot, Ruby Cabernet, Sémillon, Trebbiano, Verdelho, Norton (grape), Black Muscat, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Muscat Ottonel, Albariño, Touriga Nacional, Fer, Villard grapes, Graciano, Tinta Cão, Steuben_(grape), Rkatziteli

subregion

Shenandoah Valley AVA, Monticello AVA, North Fork of Roanoke AVA, Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA, Rocky Knob AVA, Virginia's Eastern Shore AVA, Middleburg AVA

type

United States