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| Wine region | |
| Official name | State of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Type | U.S. state |
| Year established | 1812 |
| Country | United States |
| Sub-regions | Mississippi Delta AVA |
| Climate region | Humid subtropical |
| Total area | 51,885 square miles (134,382 km2) |
| Grapes produced | Blanc du Bois,Muscadine,Niagara,Norton,Viognier[1] |
| No. of wineries | 6[1] |
Louisiana wine refers towine made fromgrapes grown in theU.S. state ofLouisiana. Growing grapes in Louisiana is challenging which has hindered its wine industry. The climate of Louisiana is extremely hot and humid, andviticulturists in the state facePierce's disease,powdery mildew, and othergrapevinediseases. There are four commercial wineries in Louisiana that collectively produce about 20,000 U.S. gallons (76,000 liters) of wine per year.
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