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| Colorado (Wine Region) |
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| Official name |
State of Colorado |
| Appellation type |
U.S. state |
| Year established |
1876 |
| Country |
USA |
| Sub-regions |
Grand Valley AVA, West Elks AVA |
| Total area |
104,185 square miles (269,838 km²) |
| Size of planted vineyards |
750 acres (304 ha)[1] |
| Grapes produced |
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Lemberger, Marechal Foch, Merlot, Muscat Canelli, Orange Muscat, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Seyval Blanc, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel[1] |
| No. of wineries |
60 |
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Colorado wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Colorado. Colorado's grape growing regions contain some of the highest elevation vineyards in the world, with most viticulture in the state practiced between 4,000 feet (1,219 m) and 7,000 feet (2,134 m) feet above sea level. The mountain climate ensures warm summer days and cool nights. Colorado is home to two designated American Viticultural Areas, where most of the vineyards in the state are located. Approximately 60 commercial wineries operate in Colorado and about 750 acres (304 ha) are planted to grapevines.[1]
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