Delaware wine

Delaware
Wine region
Official nameState of Delaware
TypeU.S. State Appellation
Year established1787
CountryUnited States
Total area1,949 square miles (5,050 km2)
Grapes producedCabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Delaware, Merlot, Seyval blanc, Vidal blanc
No. of wineries2

Delaware wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Delaware. Historically, the first Swedish settlers planted grapes and made wine in Delaware as early as 1638.

Delaware has the fewest wineries of any state in the United States. The largest winery is Nassau Valley Vineyards near Lewes, which makes fruit wines in addition to grape wines. Three others are Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery in Frankford, which opened in 2010, Pizzadili Winery near Felton, a small, family business which opened in 2007 and Harvest Ridge Winery near Marydel, which opened in 2013.