- Ozark Mountain AVA
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Ozark Mountain AVA (wine region) Type American Viticultural Area Year established 1986, amended 1988[1] Country USA Part of Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma Sub-regions Altus AVA, Arkansas Mountain AVA, Augusta AVA, Hermann AVA, Ozark Highlands AVA Total area 3,520,000 acres (1,424,493 ha)[2] Grapes produced Catawba, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Concord, Norton, St. Vincent, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles, Villard Noir[3] The Ozark Mountain AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in northwest Arkansas, southern Missouri, and northeast Oklahoma. The sixth largest American Viticultural Area in total size, Ozark Mountain AVA covers 3,520,000 acres (14,245 km2). Five smaller AVAs have been established within its boundaries, to recognize those distinct regions whose climate, soil, or other growing conditions create unique areas for viticulture.[3]
References
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.108 Ozark Mountain." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Feb. 1, 2008.
- ^ Wine Institute, The (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Feb. 1, 2008.
- ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "Ozark Mountain (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Feb. 1, 2008.
Categories:- American Viticultural Areas
- Arkansas wine
- Missouri wine
- Oklahoma wine
- Wine region stubs
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