Best Growing Red Grapes in Maryland
RED VINIFERA
VARIETY RIPENING MARYLAND ZONES
Barbera Mid to Late East, South, & West
Cabernet Franc Mid to Late East, South, & West
Lemberger (Blau) Early to Mid East & West
Malbec Early East, South, & West
Merlot Mid East, South, & West
Petit Verdot Mid to Late East, South, & West
Sangiovese Mid to Late East, South, & West
Souzao Early East, South, & West
Teroldego Mid to Late East, South, & West
MARYLAND ZONES: The Route 95 corridor separates the East/West zones