Massachusetts wine refers to
wine made from
grapes grown in the
U.S. state of
Massachusetts. Most of the wine grape vineyards and wineries in Massachusetts are located in the southern half of the state, within the boundaries of the
Southeastern New England AVA
The Southeastern New England AVA is an American Viticultural Area that includes portions of thirteen counties in three New England states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The boundaries of the wine appellation include parts of Ne ...
. Although the coastal conditions moderate the cold climate, many wineries rely upon cold-hardy
French hybrid varietals like
Seyval,
Vidal, and
Marechal Foch
Ferdinand Foch ( , ; 2 October 1851 – 20 March 1929) was a French general and military theorist who served as the Supreme Allied Commander during the First World War. An aggressive, even reckless commander at the First Marne, Flanders and Art ...
. There are over 55 wineries in Massachusetts, and one designated
American Viticultural Area
An American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a designated wine grape-growing region in the United States, providing an official appellation for the mutual benefit of winery, wineries and consumers. Winemakers frequently want their consumers to know abo ...
, the
Martha's Vineyard AVA, located entirely within the boundaries of the state.
See also
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American wine
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List of wineries in New England
Here is a list of wineries and vineyards in New England. New England wines are known for their diverse styles and for the effects of maritime climates on grape-growing. Wine making in New England today has been described by New Hampshire winemaker ...
References
Wine regions of the United States by state
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