Wine Grape Growing Virginia
What kind of growing wine grapes in Virginia?
Virginia wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state Virginia. Wine has been produced in the region since the beginning of European colonization in the 17th century. Virginia has warm summers and wetlands that may be difficult to viticulture. Since 2000, the Chardonnay was the most variety of products, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and Sauvignon Franc. French hybrid and native American varieties representing almost 20% of the total wine grape in the state. In 2007, the State has 2400 acres of rolling, an increase of 14% over the previous year. 5,600 tonnes were harvested in 2007, compared to 10% compared with 2006, most were Vinifera. harvest the whole year is estimated at $ 7,800,000. State ranks eighth in the country, both in area and production of grapes. Albemarle County in central Virginia, is the largest producer of grapes in Idaho
Virginia Farm Bureau – Tobacco to Wine Grapes