Carlos is a predominantly bronze grape. Its maturation facilitates the use of mechanical harvesting, considered a dual-purpose cultivar for wine and fresh fruit.
It was created by W.B. Nesbitt, V.H. Underwood, and D.E. Carroll in 1970 from North Carolina
Relatively small in size makes it difficult to use as fresh fruit grapes in today's markets. The Carlos sometimes shows signs of development of Pierce's disease. . .
Florida State situated on the South East Coast of Mexico Gulf. Surrounded by the Alabama to the north-west, Georgia to the northern, and Atlantic Ocean to east.
Third most populous state in the United-State, has an area of 155,369 km2. With Tallahassee for politic capital, but the city of Miami is the most populous, with 5.5 million inhabitants.
Florida is like a pan shaped tail, long of 700 km and dominated by the omnipresence of water, with the Everglades is one of the most famous national parks and the area of alligators and manatees.
Are relief is characterized by a low altitude, with a peak reaching only 105 meters, as well as sedimentary.
With a subtropical climate in the north and tropical in the south, is under constant threat of hurricanes, does not prevent the cultivation of vine.
His discovery is from 1513 by the Spaniard Juan Ponce de León, who named its Pascua Florida, flowering Easter in reference to Palm Sunday.
Theatre of Seminole wars against the European colonial powers
Are economy, consists of tourism, agriculture and transport, which developed in the late nineteenth century. Known, for this is amusement parks, the oranges production and the Kennedy Space Centre, at Cape Canaveral.
Country Touring, Florida has a climate of summer humidity, influenced by maritime air masses and the Gulf Stream. Always hot, with 240 days of sunshine a year, it is nicknamed Sunshine State. In September, the storms are usually short-lived with an incredibly violence.
With 1700 stream, 7800 freshwater lakes, and 700 sources, Florida is marked by the omnipresence of aquatic environments. Besides, the courses of underground waters and groundwater table that provide to some 8.1 million peoples, exploited for agricultural purposes, industrial and tourist activities.
Florida is composed of some beaches; countless parks, and nature reserves. Including, between Fort-Pierce and Titusville, the natural park Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, sanctuary for many migratory birds, as manatees, turtles hull and eagle turtles.
Florida is a paradise for tourists on over 1900 km of coastline, dotted with barrier islands, lagoons, bays, and almost 4500 islands. Ideal destination for water sports: sailing, kayaking, catamaran sailing, scuba diving with the presence of many coral reefs and wrecks.
Are flat topography allows countless rides on bike paths, but also overlap on more suitable paths, where in Orlando area you can see, some orange groves. He reigns in this state exhilaration.
Are passed it is offered very different architectural styles, mixing different colonial cultures, with strong old and headlights or ruins such as Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins, as well as museums that are among the richest States. You can also discover Miami's most populous city and the most tourist area. Or the whole world is coming in its Art Deco district of this eccentric city always ready for some parties before embarked on his famous cruise ships.
Tourists can also stroll through charming small towns like St Augustine and Pensacola. Finally, the visit to Cape Canaveral, the quoted Space, created in 1966, the Kennedy Space Center in Florida one of the most popular attractions including simulations of rocket starts. Where shuttles, are bringing you, to the foot rockets or showing some movies on a giant screen…
Florida, US State suited on the South East Coast of the Mexico Gulf. Bordered, on the North West by Alabama, on Northern by Georgia and on east by the Atlantic Ocean.
It is the Third most populous state in the United States, has an area of 155,369 km2. With its politics capital Tallahassee, but the city of Miami is the most populous, with 5.5 million inhabitants.
Florida in the form of "stove tail, long of 700 km and dominated by the omnipresence of water, with the Everglades is one of the most famous national parks, area of alligators and manatees.
Are relief is characterized by a low altitude, with a peak reaching only 105 meters, as well some grounds sedimentary,
Are climate being subtropical in the north and tropical in the south, with under constant threat of hurricanes, does not prevent the cultivation of the vine.
Did you know that despite is hot and humid climate, there is the also some vineyards, which are the numbers from 26, for more than a hundred references, throughout Florida State?
Among which were found varietals: Aurora-White Muscadine, Barbera, blush, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carlos Red, Chardonnay, Chianti Red Gamay Red Gamay White, Merlot, Niagara-White, Pinot Gris,Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel WhiteZinfandel, Zinfandel-Rose. As well as wines from traditional method and fortified wines
And fruit wines like: Lychee-Wine, Mango-Wine, Raspberry Wine and Sherry-Wine
Spread wholes state, you will not have to go far to enjoy the visit to a cellar. Or all of Florida's vineyards offer wine tasting.
Each is unique in size, appearance and volume, many farmers grow indigenous varieties and indigenous or exotic fruit wines and citrus. With some table wines, sparkling and dessert wine.
Cellars are open to the public for tours, tastings and sales at least 30 hours each week.
In most cases, special events and festivals will you offer for a day trip or a weekend, an educational experience for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge.
The potential of Florida for growing grapes hinged on the development of new varieties resistant to Pierce's disease, discovered in 1892 by Newton Barris Pierce near Anaheim.
In 1923, a program launched at the University of Florida, has enabled the development of many varieties resistant to disease and adapted to the soil and climate of Florida. Many of these are hybrid bundles, are excellent for wine production.
French Huguenots who settled in North America in 1562, made wine from wild Muscat grapes, the first reference to wine made from grapes grown in the New World.
Most of Florida's wines are made from Muscat grapes - a variety of grapes that contain the highest levels of antioxidants ever tested in a natural product. Muscat grapes are not fat, high in fiber and rich in antioxidants.
Researchers have shown that moderate drinking may reduce heart attacks by 50 percent.
Find out what wines of Florida and wineries have to offer; you will not be disappointed…
Barbera is a popular red grape from northern Italy especially in Piedmont.
It is classified as recommended in 41 provinces of Italy and authorized in 26 provinces. In 1990, it covered 47,121 ha. There are also smaller plantations in Agentina, Brazil, in USA and Australia…
Barbera Tangled Oaks Vineyard
1317 State Road 100, PO Box 98 Grandin FL 32138 Florida
Citrus is a plant of the family Rutaceae, called "citrus": orange, lemon, grapefruit, tangerine, resulting from an ancient domestication that led Citrus to be part of the most consumed fruits in the world, their fruits are transported and are well preserved thanks to their thick skin they are found in: subtropical and temperate Asia and warm Mediterranean climate, in Florida the citrus wines that can be tested are particularly sweet with each a unique taste. . .
Citrus-Wine Florida Orange Groves
1500 Pasadena Avenue S. St. Petersburg FL 33707 Florida
Fruit wines are fermented alcoholic beverages made from a variety of base ingredients, other than grapes; they may also have additional flavors taken from fruits.
Fruit wines have traditionally been popular with home winemakers and in areas with cool climates such as North America and Scandinavia; in Africa, India, Australia and thePhilippines, where wine is made from bananas. . .
3-Berry-Shiraz Wine Murielle Winery
13131 56th Ct. Suite 305 Clearwater FL 33760 Florida
Blueberries are some fruits produced by various species of the genus Vaccinium (family Ericaceae). These are small berries of blue-purple color to the mild flavor and slightly sweet. . .
Blueberry Wine Keel & Curley Winery
5210 W. Thonotosassa Road Plant City FL 33565 Florida
Also known as rosado in Portugal and Spanish-speaking countries and rosato in Italy
It is depending of varietals used and winemaking techniques.
There are three major ways to produce rosé wine: skin contact, saignée and blending. Rosé wines can be made still, semi-sparkling or sparkling and with a wide range of sweetness levels from the dry Provençal rosé to the sweet White Zinfandels and blushes. Rosé wines are made from a wide variety of grapes and can be found all around the globe. . .
Blush Decor Art'z Wine
9831 NW 58 Street Suite 136 Doral FL 33178 Florida
Cabernet Sauvignon is a black grape of French origin. Grape is known worldwide it has become one of the most common grape varieties in the world. It grows in most wine producing countries in a variety of climates ranging from Canada to Lebanon. He owes his international recognition to Bordeaux vineyard, where it is often blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
This variety has spread from France to Europe and then in all new wine regions such as California, Australia and Chile. During the twentieth century, it was the most planted grape in the world until it is surpassed by Merlot in 1990.
Despite the globalization of culture, this grape is a relatively new variety. It is the product of miscegenation between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc made by chance in the seventeenth century .. . .
Wine blends offer more complexity that single varietal wines. By blending varietals, winemakers can change a wine's qualities.
Blend wine is made from different grapes in order to add more complexity to the flavor and texture of wine. . Both reds and whites can be made from blends varieties, it they may even blend whites and reds together in order to create the best possible combination. . .
Castillo-Rojo Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
320 E. Tarpon Avenue Tarpon Springs FL 34689 Florida
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