(Farm&Dairy) - In an effort to boost Ohio’s wine industry, researchers with Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) are determining what new wine grape varieties can survive and thrive in Ohio’s climate. Since 2008, the team has studied more than 40 wine grape varieties, especially high-quality, high-value European types. Most are relatively new to Ohio, such as Arneis, Carmenere, Gamay noir, Gruner Veltliner, Pinotage, Regent, Sangiovese, and Teroldego, , said Imed Dami, a state viticulture specialist with OSU Extension.