Long Island AVA

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Long Island AVA (Wine Region)
Appellation type American Viticultural Area
Year established 2001[1]
Country USA
Part of New York
Sub-regions North Fork of Long Island AVA, The Hamptons, Long Island AVA
Total area 749,146 acres (303,169 ha)[2]
Grapes produced Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Musque, Merlot, Niagara, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Tocai Friulano[3]
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The Long Island AVA is an American Viticultural Area in the Nassau and Suffolk counties of New York, including all of Long Island and the smaller offshore islands in those counties. The AVA was established in 2001, over 15 years after two smaller AVAs were created at the eastern end of Long Island. The Long Island AVA designation was promoted as a benefit for some wineries located just outside the two smaller AVAs and for wineries that wanted to create wines that use blends from vineyards in different parts of the island. Vineyards on Long Island benefit from the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, and Peconic Bay on the local climate.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.170 Long Island." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Feb. 7, 2008.
  2. ^ Wine Institute, The (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Feb. 7, 2008.
  3. ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "Long Island (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Feb. 7, 2008.
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