The flavor of citrus fruit in wine of Florida

Discover the of Florida wines revealing the of citrus fruit flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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Florida is a state located in the southeast corner of the United States. It is bordered by Alabama and Georgia to the North, the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The state covers an area of 66,500 square miles (170,000 square km) between latitudes 24°N and 31°N. It is a similar distance from the equator and the North Sea.

It is at a similar distance from the equator as Baja California in Mexico and the deserts of the Middle East. So it may seem unlikely that this hot, humid state would be able to support viticulture, but Florida actually has a booming wine industry. In 2018, there were 24 certified wineries in the state, operating 500 acres (200ha) of vineyards. Florida ranks seventh among U.

S. states in terms of wine production Volume.

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