Massachusetts wine explained

Massachusetts
Official Name:Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Type:U.S. state
Year:1788
Country:United States
Sub Regions:Martha's Vineyard AVA, Southeastern New England AVA
Climate Region:Continental/maritime in Outer Lands
Total Size:10555sqmi
Grapes:Aurore, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cayuga, Chardonnay, Concord, Marechal Foch, Pinot noir, Riesling, Seyval blanc, Vidal blanc[1]
Wineries:over 55

Massachusetts wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Most of the wine grape vineyards and wineries in Massachusetts are located in the southern half of the state, within the boundaries of the Southeastern New England AVA. Although the coastal conditions moderate the cold climate, many wineries rely upon cold-hardy French hybrid varietals like Seyval, Vidal, and Marechal Foch. There are over 55 wineries in Massachusetts, and one designated American Viticultural Area, the Martha's Vineyard AVA, located entirely within the boundaries of the state.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Massachusetts: Appellation Profile . Appellation America . https://web.archive.org/web/20130903000612/http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/Massachusetts.html . 2013-09-03 . live . 2007-11-23 .