Hermann AVA

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Hermann AVA (Wine Region)
Appellation type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1983, amended 1987[1]
Country USA
Part of Missouri, Ozark Mountain AVA
Total area 51,200 acres (20,720 ha)[2]
Grapes produced Chambourcin, Norton, Seyval Blanc, St. Vincent, Steuben, Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles[3]
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The Hermann AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Gasconade County, Missouri and entirely contained within the larger Ozark Mountain AVA. The wine appellation is located on the southern side of the Missouri River near the town of Hermann, about halfway between St. Louis and Jefferson City. The area is a flood plain with alluvial soil deposits up to 30 feet (9 m) deep. Growing conditions in the area have been compared to those in southern and eastern Germany. A wide variety of grapes are grown in Hermann, including Vitis vinifera, Vitis labrusca, and French hybrids.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.71 Hermann." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Feb. 4, 2008.
  2. ^ Wine Institute, The (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Feb. 4, 2008.
  3. ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "Hermann (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Feb. 4, 2008.
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