Wine regions of the United States: Ohio
The Ohio wine industry is more than 175 years old
Ohio is the birthplace of wine in the United States, and it’s home to more than 25,000 acres of vineyards.
Ohio is a cradle of American viticulture that has led the nation in wine production for approximately 200 years. Ohio produces roughly $800 million worth of wine each year and also boasts one-third of all American wineries. The state’s long history with viticulture has earned it the nickname “Vineyard State.”
The Catawba grape, a hardy hybrid that ripens early, was the first commercial wine-making grape grown in Ohio; native Isabella… Read more