| Wine region | |
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| Official name | Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Type | U.S. state |
| Year established | 1788 |
| Country | United States |
| Sub-regions | Martha's Vineyard AVA,Southeastern New England AVA |
| Climate region | Continental/maritime inOuter Lands |
| Total area | 10,555 square miles (27,337 km2) |
| Grapes produced | Aurore,Cabernet Sauvignon,Cayuga,Chardonnay,Concord,Marechal Foch,Pinot noir,Riesling,Seyval blanc,Vidal blanc[1] |
| No. of wineries | over 55 |
Massachusetts wine refers towine made fromgrapes grown in theU.S. state ofMassachusetts. Most of the wine grape vineyards and wineries in Massachusetts are located in the southern half of the state, within the boundaries of theSoutheastern New England AVA. Although the coastal conditions moderate the cold climate, many wineries rely upon cold-hardyFrench hybridvarietals likeSeyval,Vidal, andMarechal Foch. There are over 55 wineries in Massachusetts, and one designatedAmerican Viticultural Area, theMartha's Vineyard AVA, located entirely within the boundaries of the state.[1]
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