Florida vines

Florida vines

Florida, US State suited on the South East Coast of the Mexico Gulf. Bordered, on the North West by Alabama, on Northern by Georgia and on east by the Atlantic Ocean.

It is the Third most populous state in the United States, has an area of ​​155,369 km2. With its politics capital Tallahassee, but the city of Miami is the most populous, with 5.5 million inhabitants.

Florida in the form of "stove tail, long of 700 km and dominated by the omnipresence of water, with the Everglades is one of the most famous national parks, area of ​​alligators and manatees.

Are relief is characterized by a low altitude, with a peak reaching only 105 meters, as well some grounds sedimentary,

Are climate is subtropical in the north and tropical in the south, with under constant threat of hurricanes, does not prevent the cultivation of the vine.

Did you know that despite are hot and humid climate, there is the also some vineyards, which are the numbers from 26, for more than a hundred references, throughout Florida State.

Among which were found varietals: Aurora-White Muscadine, Barbera, blush, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carlos Red, Chardonnay, Chianti Red Gamay Red Gamay White, Merlot, Niagara-White, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir , Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel White Zinfandel, Zinfandel-Rose. As well as wines from traditional method and fortified wines

And fruit wines like: Lychee-Wine, Mango-Wine, Raspberry Wine and Sherry-Wine

Spread wholes state, you will not have to go far to enjoy the visit to a cellar. Or all of Florida's vineyards offer wine tasting.

Each is unique in size, appearance and volume, many farmers grow indigenous varieties and indigenous or exotic fruit wines and citrus. With some table wines, sparkling and dessert wine.

Cellars are open to the public for tours, tastings and sales at least 30 hours each week.

In most cases, special events and festivals will you offer for a day trip or a weekend, an educational experience for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge.

The potential of Florida for growing grapes hinged on the development of new varieties resistant to Pierce's disease, discovered in 1892 by Newton Barris Pierce near Anaheim.

In 1923, a program launched at the University of Florida, has enabled the development of many varieties resistant to disease and adapted to the soil and climate of Florida. Many of these are hybrid bundles, are excellent for wine production .

French Huguenots who settled in North America in 1562, made wine from wild Muscat grapes, the first reference to wine made from grapes grown in the New World.

Most of Florida's wines are made from Muscat grapes - a variety of grapes that contain the highest levels of antioxidants ever tested in a natural product. Muscat grapes are not fat, high in fiber and rich in antioxidants.

Researchers have shown that moderate drinking may reduce heart attacks by 50 percent.

Find out what wines of Florida and wineries have to offer, you will not be disappointed.