Ozark Mountain American Viticultural Area Explained

Ozark Mountain AVA
Type:American Viticultural Area
Year:1986, amended 1988[1]
Country:United States
Part Of:Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma
Sub Regions:Altus AVA, Arkansas Mountain AVA, Hermann AVA, Ozark Highlands AVA[2]
Climate Region:Humid subtropical/continental
Total Size:3520000acres[3]
Grapes:Catawba, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Concord, Norton, St. Vincent, Vidal blanc, Vignoles, Villard noir[4]
Wineries:40

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 3520000acres. Four 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.[4] The hardiness zone in the region varies from 6a to 7b.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: §9.108 Ozark Mountain . Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) . Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. 2008-02-05 .
  2. Web site: Map of Ozark Mountain American Viticultural Area . Wine Regions of the World . 29 April 2021.
  3. Web site: Wine Institute . 2008 . American Viticultural Areas by State . https://web.archive.org/web/20080127115948/http://www.iwineinstitute.com/ava/avabystate.asp . 2008-01-27 .
  4. Web site: Ozark Mountain (AVA): Appellation Profile . Appellation America . 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150405234035/http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/Ozark-Mountain.html . 2015-04-05 . live.
  5. Web site: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map . United States Department of Agriculture . 2012.