Pennsylvania – Wine, History, and Heritage

February 26, 2025

Andrea Creato and Carley Razzi of Penns Woods Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to Pennsylvania. Andrea and Carley talk about the winery’s deep Italian roots, Penns Woods’ numerous, Pennsylvania-grown varietals like Cab Franc and Chardonnay, and their family-oriented atmosphere.

Did you know?

• Pennsylvania is one of the biggest producers in the country
• Pennsylvania is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the U.S., with winemaking dating back to the 1600s
  • William Penn planted some of the first American vineyards
• The first hybrid of European and North American grapes was discovered near Philadelphia around 1740
• The first commercial vineyard in the U.S. was established in Pennsylvania in 1786