Florida wine
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Florida wine refers to
U.S. state of Florida. Wine grapes were grown in Florida earlier than anywhere else in North America.[1][2][5]
History
The first wine grapes were planted in the 16th century by
Pierce's disease, vitis vinifera does not grow well in Florida.[6]
The
Muscadine to be more ecologically suitable for Florida's climate, including Blanc du Bois, Stover, Swanee, Daytona, Orlando Seedless and Miss Blanc.[7][8]
As early as 1991 Florida Orange Groves Winery began to develop wines made from 100% tropical fruit. Thanks to their efforts the term Florida Wine now encompasses varieties like mango, key lime, orange, grapefruit, blueberry and strawberry. Following in the footsteps of Florida Orange Groves Winery are several other wineries located in Florida now experimenting with tropical fruits. There are no designated American Viticultural Areas in Florida.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Florida: Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on September 9, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2007.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-19-860990-2.
- ^ "50 State Rankings for Size". Netstate.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ "Florida Wineries Listings". American Winery Guide. 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- Treasury. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ LaMar, Jim. "Wine 101: History". Professional Friends of Wine. Archived from the original on January 11, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2007.
- ^ "Miss Blanc". Cypress Basin Master Gardeners. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ "Grape Varieties". Florida Grapes. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
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