Tennessee wine
| Wine region | |
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| Official name | State of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Type | U.S. State Appellation[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Sub-regions | Mississippi Delta AVA, Appalachian High Country AVA, Upper Cumberland AVA |
| Climate region | Humid subtropical (maritime possible in eastern highlands) |
| Total area | 42,169 square miles (109,217 km2) |
| Grapes produced | Baco noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carlos, Catawba, Cayuga, Chambourcin, Chancellor, Chardonnay, Chardonel, Chenin blanc, Concord, Cynthiana, Doreen, Leon Millot, Marechal Foch, Merlot, Muscadine, Niagara, Noble, Noiret, Norton, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Seyval blanc, Steuben, Traminette, Vidal blanc, Viognier[1] |
| No. of wineries | 34[1] |
Tennessee wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The state was home to a wine industry in the 19th century that was decimated when Prohibition was formally established with ratification of the 18th Amendment in 1919. The modern Tennessee wine industry focuses on French hybrid and native grapes, which are more resistant to the fungal grapevine diseases that thrive in Tennessee's humid climate. Most of the wineries in the state are located in Middle and East Tennessee. A small portion of the Mississippi Delta AVA, a designated American Viticultural Area extends into the southwestern part of the state.[1] The Upper Cumberland AVA was established June 14, 2024.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Tennessee: Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on April 20, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Establishment of the Upper Cumberland Viticultural Area" (27 CFR Part 9 [Docket No. TTB-2023-0006; T.D. TTB-194; Re: Notice No. 224] RIN 1513-AD02 Final Rule). Federal Register. 89 (95). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury: 42363–42366. May 15, 2024.
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