| Wine region | |
 | |
| Official name | State of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Type | U.S. state |
| Year established | 1796 |
| Country | United States |
| Sub-regions | Mississippi Delta 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 greatly impacted when Prohibition was introduced in the early 20th century. 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]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Tennessee: Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014.
