South East England

South East England is a major winegrowing area in the United Kingdom, covering East Sussex, Kent, London, Surrey and West Sussex. Vineyards grow on the North and South Downs and other sites with chalk, greensand or clay. Sparkling wines made by a second fermentation in the bottle are important here, alongside still wines.

Place: South East England, United Kingdom
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Atlas locationSouth East England · United Kingdom51.14° N · 0.50° EOpen in Atlas

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Commercial winegrowing in South East England gained momentum in the 1970s. The area became an important centre for UK sparkling wine. South-facing slopes and long summer days help grapes ripen in this cool climate. Chalk runs through the North and South Downs, alongside areas of greensand, Wealden soils and London clay. Producers make traditional-method sparkling wine, with a second fermentation in the bottle, as well as a growing range of still wines.

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