What Types of Wines Do Long Island Wineries Produce?
Long Island Wineries produce a wide array of vines to suit the tastes of every visitor. But some varieties are more common than others.
That’s because winemaking is very dependent on the unique conditions where the grapes are grown. These factorsinclude the climate, the soil (or terroir), access to sun, wind, rain, ideal temperatures and so on. This is why different wine regions are known for different types of wine. Each variety of grape thrives in different conditions.
For example, the most well-known Tuscan wines from Italy tend to be made from Sangiovese grapes, such as Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.
So, which types of wines is Long Island known for?
Long Island’s breezy maritime climate and rolling hills provide the perfect environment for growing Bordeaux-style grapes as well as several white grape varieties. As such, the following wines are very prominent on Long Island’s 40+ vineyards:
Reds
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
Whites
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Cabernet Franc
Sparkling Wines
- Long Island has a growing reputation for producing bright, sparkling wines, using traditional MéthodeChampenoise.
Rosés
- Long Island’s pink rosé blends have become the envy of the winemaking world.
Again, these are just a few of the most common varieties. Wineries throughout Long Island also experiment with numerous other grapes and styles, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Blaufränkisch,Chenin Blanc and many more.
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