When you think about vines, your first thought is probably France, Italy or California. In fact, Florida has its own Napa Valley, in Tampa Bay Area, and they have very interesting Tampa Wines. They have a tropical climate, and most grapes cannot tolerate it. Even so, they grow grapes since sixteenth century, and today they have their own hybrid, developed to grow successfully in these conditions.
Although there are some wineries in Tampa Bay Area that are specialized in traditional wine production, most wineries produce vines based on citrus, or specific combinations of grapes and other fruits. For example, the Strong Tower Winery produces their original beverages from four different types of grapes. Lately, they also offer very nice blueberry flavored wine.
Other wineries such as Florida Orange Groves and Winery, located in Pinellas County, offers pure citrus based vines. If you are more interested in traditional wineries, you can try some of their tasty and interesting products in Rosa Fiorelly winery, in Bradenton. They offer free wine tasting every day, and the same thing is with The Florida Estates winery in Paco County.
There are no enough grapes varieties here for more serious vine production. That's why they import their grapes from Canada and California. The most popular vines they make here are Pinot Noir, White Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Most manufacturers combine these grapes or done vines with fruits, making very interesting and tasty combinations.
In any case, citrus vines are really interesting. Blueberry wine, for example, has a tart scent, full body and warm dulcet fruit flavors. Made from sun-ripened blueberries, with no grapes added, it has very nice texture and delicate sweetness. Sweet, dry and semi-dry variations are mostly available. Strawberry wine is, on the other hand, mostly combined with Riesling. Beautiful, pale gold colored vine is best served chilled.
Red wines combinations of wild berries and well known Pinot Noir are seductive and aromatic. They pair great with spiced foods, Asian dishes and all intensive tastes. The one made by Keel and Curley winery includes raspberries and blueberries, among other berries, and is widely appreciated.
Tangerine and Zinfandel combination is especially refreshing. The taste is bitter and sweet, and you can make very nice cocktails for hot summer days using this lovely vine. Another tasty and refreshing combination is light and interesting Key West Key Lime. It contains domestic limes and Sauvignon Blanc. The beverage is light and delicate, and it is served chilled.
For those who prefer stronger, more intensive aromas and tastes, full-bodied, deep red blackberry wine offers just that. Full fruit made, this strong and exciting vino has to age for many months to become so specific. It is widely appreciated, because it has numerous great qualities. It contains very high level of anti-oxidants, among other things, and it's great help for people recovering from illnesses.
Tampa wines offer a wide variety of very appealing tastes and aromas. You will surely find something interesting there, whether you choose the wineries focused on grapes only, or the ones using fruit combinations. The fact is that the real specialties of this state are fruit-wines, and you should definitely give them a chance to surprise you.
Although there are some wineries in Tampa Bay Area that are specialized in traditional wine production, most wineries produce vines based on citrus, or specific combinations of grapes and other fruits. For example, the Strong Tower Winery produces their original beverages from four different types of grapes. Lately, they also offer very nice blueberry flavored wine.
Other wineries such as Florida Orange Groves and Winery, located in Pinellas County, offers pure citrus based vines. If you are more interested in traditional wineries, you can try some of their tasty and interesting products in Rosa Fiorelly winery, in Bradenton. They offer free wine tasting every day, and the same thing is with The Florida Estates winery in Paco County.
There are no enough grapes varieties here for more serious vine production. That's why they import their grapes from Canada and California. The most popular vines they make here are Pinot Noir, White Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Most manufacturers combine these grapes or done vines with fruits, making very interesting and tasty combinations.
In any case, citrus vines are really interesting. Blueberry wine, for example, has a tart scent, full body and warm dulcet fruit flavors. Made from sun-ripened blueberries, with no grapes added, it has very nice texture and delicate sweetness. Sweet, dry and semi-dry variations are mostly available. Strawberry wine is, on the other hand, mostly combined with Riesling. Beautiful, pale gold colored vine is best served chilled.
Red wines combinations of wild berries and well known Pinot Noir are seductive and aromatic. They pair great with spiced foods, Asian dishes and all intensive tastes. The one made by Keel and Curley winery includes raspberries and blueberries, among other berries, and is widely appreciated.
Tangerine and Zinfandel combination is especially refreshing. The taste is bitter and sweet, and you can make very nice cocktails for hot summer days using this lovely vine. Another tasty and refreshing combination is light and interesting Key West Key Lime. It contains domestic limes and Sauvignon Blanc. The beverage is light and delicate, and it is served chilled.
For those who prefer stronger, more intensive aromas and tastes, full-bodied, deep red blackberry wine offers just that. Full fruit made, this strong and exciting vino has to age for many months to become so specific. It is widely appreciated, because it has numerous great qualities. It contains very high level of anti-oxidants, among other things, and it's great help for people recovering from illnesses.
Tampa wines offer a wide variety of very appealing tastes and aromas. You will surely find something interesting there, whether you choose the wineries focused on grapes only, or the ones using fruit combinations. The fact is that the real specialties of this state are fruit-wines, and you should definitely give them a chance to surprise you.
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