Rhode Island wine

Infobox Wine Region
name = Rhode Island

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official name = State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
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type = U.S. state
year = 1790
wine years = 1663-present
country = USA
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sub regions = Southeastern New England AVA
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total size = convert|1214|sqmi|km2|0
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grapes = Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, RieslingAppellation America (2007). [http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/Rhode-Island.html "Rhode Island: Appellation Description"] . Retrieved Nov. 28, 2007.]
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wineries = 6
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Rhode Island wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Viticulture in Rhode Island began in 1663 when King Charles II of England included wine production among the land uses approved in the royal charter establishing Rhode Island as an English colony. The modern wine industry of Rhode Island began in 1975 when Sakonnet Vineyards was established near Little Compton. Located near the Atlantic Ocean, Rhode Island has one of the most moderate climates of the U.S. northeast.

ee also

*American wine

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