Alabama wine

The wine industry in the U.S. state of Alabama received a boost in 2002 when agricultural reforms lifted restrictions on wineries. Most wineries in the state focus on French hybrid grape varieties and the Muscadine grape, rather than Vitis vinifera grapes, which are vulnerable to Pierce's disease. There are no designated American Viticultural Areas in the state of Alabama.[1]

Alabama
Wine region
Official nameState of Alabama
TypeU.S. state
Year established1819
CountryUnited States
Total area52,419 square miles (135,765 km2)
Grapes producedCabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Chardonnay, Colombard, Muscadine, Norton, Vidal blanc[1]
No. of wineries6

See also

References

  1. Appellation America (2007). "Alabama: Appellation Description". Retrieved Nov. 28, 2007.


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