Western Connecticut Highlands AVA

Western Connecticut Highlands AVA (wine region)
Type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1988[1]
Country USA
Part of Connecticut
Total area 1,004,550 acres (406,527 ha)[2]
Grapes produced Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc[3]

The Western Connecticut Highlands AVA is an American Viticultural Area that includes all of Litchfield and parts of Fairfield, New Haven, and Hartford counties in Connecticut. The Connecticut Highlands are far enough away from Long Island Sound that there is little of the moderating effect on climate that large bodies of water produce. The region is relatively cool, with a short growing season between mid-May and mid-September. The soil in the area is glacial schist and granite. Local vintners have had the most success with cool climate Vitis vinifera and French hybrid grape varietals.[3]

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References

  1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.122 Western Connecticut Highlands." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Feb. 6, 2008.
  2. ^ Wine Institute, The (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Feb. 6, 2008.
  3. ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "Western Connecticut Highlands (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Feb. 6, 2008.