Virginia's wine industry has grown rapidly from a small hobbyist scene into a nationally ranked producer, despite hot, humid summers that challenge viticulture. Cabernet Franc and Viognier have emerged as the state's signature grapes, while Petit Manseng and Petit Verdot are increasingly praised for capturing the local terroir.
Grapes grown here
Cabernet Franc
Principal
Viognier
Principal
Albariño
Permitted
Barbera
Permitted
Cabernet Sauvignon
Permitted
Chardonnay
Permitted
Gewürztraminer
Permitted
Graciano
Permitted
Grüner Veltliner
Permitted
Malbec
Permitted
Merlot
Permitted
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Permitted
Nebbiolo
Permitted
Petit Manseng
Permitted
Petit Verdot
Permitted
Pinotage
Permitted
Pinot Gris
Permitted
Pinot Noir
Permitted
Primitivo
Permitted
Riesling
Permitted
Roussanne
Permitted
Sangiovese
Permitted
Sauvignon Blanc
Permitted
Scheurebe
Permitted
Sémillon
Permitted
Seyval Blanc
Permitted
Syrah
Permitted
Tannat
Permitted
Tempranillo
Permitted
Touriga Nacional
Permitted
Trebbiano
Permitted
Vidal Blanc
Permitted