Ozark Mountain American Viticultural Area
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 (1,424,493 ha). Five smaller AVAs have been established within its boundaries, to recognize those distinct regions whose climate, vineyard soil, or other growing conditions create unique areas for viticulture.[3] The hardiness zone in the region varies from 6a to 7b.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1986, amended 1988[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma |
| Sub-regions | Altus AVA, Arkansas Mountain AVA, Augusta AVA, Hermann AVA, Ozark Highlands AVA |
| Climate region | humid subtropical |
| 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] |
References
- Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.108 Ozark Mountain." Archived 2012-02-12 at the Wayback Machine 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.
- Appellation America (2007). "Ozark Mountain (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Feb. 1, 2008.
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