Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA
The Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA is an American Viticultural Area that includes land in three counties of northern Georgia and two counties of western North Carolina. It is located near the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains and includes portions of the Georgia counties of Fannin, Towns, and Union and of the North Carolina counties of Cherokee and Clay. The region is mainly in hardiness zone 7a.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2014[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Georgia, North Carolina |
| Climate region | Humid subtropical/maritime |
| Total area | 690 square miles[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 54 acres (22 ha)[2] |
| No. of vineyards | 26 |
| Grapes produced | Vinifera, French American Hybrid and indigenous American[2] |
| Varietals produced | Norton Cythiana and Muscadine[2] |
References
- "§9.234 Upper Hiwassee Highlands" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- "Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA: Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on April 9, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
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