Arizona wine
| Wine region | |
 | |
| Official name | State of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Type | U.S. state |
| Year established | 1912 |
| Years of wine industry | 16th century-present |
| Country | USA |
| Sub-regions | Sonoita AVA |
| Total area | 113,998 square miles (295,253 km2) |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Concord, Counoise, Gewürztraminer, Grenache, Malvasia, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Muscat Canelli, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel[1] |
| No. of wineries | 20 |
Arizona wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Arizona. Most vineyards in Arizona are located in the southeastern portion of the state near Tucson, which is also the location of Arizona's only designated American Viticultural Area, the Sonoita AVA. Arizona has enjoyed recent success with wine made from the grape varietals native to Italy and the Rhône River valley of southern France.[1]
Viticulture in Arizona began in the 16th century when missionary Spanish Jesuit priests began to plant grapevines and make wine for use in Christian religious ceremonies.
Primer Paso from Caduceus Cellars in Verde Valley.
See also
- American wine
- Caduceus Cellars, an Arizona winery
- Kokopelli Winery, an Arizona winery
- Page Springs Cellars, an Arizona winery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Appellation America (2007). "Arizona: Appellation Description". Retrieved Nov. 27, 2007.