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Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA: 0 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

The Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA is a federally designated American Viticultural Area in Illinois and Iowa and Minnesota and Wisconsin, established under 27 CFR 9.216. It covers its own delimited boundary and contains 0 licensed wine producers and contains 1 nested AVA.

Where These Wineries Are

Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA: 0 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

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Where the Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA Is

Illinois

Iowa

Minnesota

Wisconsin

AVAs Inside Upper Mississippi River Valley

Lake Wisconsin

Legal Definition

Codified at 27 CFR 9.216.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in the Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA?

0 licensed producers are located in the Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA.

Where is the Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA?

It lies in Illinois and Iowa and Minnesota and Wisconsin.

What does the Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA designation mean?

A wine labelled Upper Mississippi River Valley must contain at least 85 percent grapes grown inside the AVA boundary, which is defined in 27 CFR 9.216.

Is Upper Mississippi River Valley part of a larger AVA?

No, Upper Mississippi River Valley is not nested inside another AVA.

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Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.