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Louisiana wine

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Louisiana
Wine region
Official nameState of Louisiana
TypeU.S. state
Year established1812
CountryUnited States
Sub-regionsMississippi Delta AVA
Climate regionHumid subtropical
Total area51,885 square miles (134,382 km2)
Grapes producedBlanc du Bois, Muscadine, Niagara, Norton, Viognier[1]
No. of wineries6[1]

Louisiana wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Growing grapes in Louisiana is challenging which has hindered its wine industry. The climate of Louisiana is extremely hot and humid, and viticulturists in the state face Pierce's disease, powdery mildew, and other grapevine diseases. There are four commercial wineries in Louisiana that collectively produce about 20,000 gallons (75,000 liters) of wine per year.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Louisiana: Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on March 25, 2009. Retrieved November 27, 2007.