Ozark Mountain AVA

Ozark Mountain
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established1986
CountryUnited States
Part ofArkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma
Sub-regionsAltus AVA, Arkansas Mountain AVA, Hermann AVA, Ozark Highlands AVA
Growing season213 days
Climate regionHumid subtropical/continental
Precipitation (annual average)38 to 50 in (970–1,270 mm)
Soil conditionsClay from deeply weathered, consolidated sedimentary and weathered volcanic rocks
Total area35,000,000 acres (55,000 sq mi)
Size of planted vineyards4,280 acres (1,730 ha)
Grapes producedCatawba, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Concord, Norton, St. Vincent, Vidal blanc, Vignoles, Villard noir
No. of wineries40

Ozark Mountain is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in northwest Arkansas, southern Missouri, and northeast Oklahoma and the sixth largest AVA, encompassing 35,000,000 acres (55,000 sq mi). It was established on July 2, 1986, as the nation's 86th, Oklahoma's initial, Arkansas' second and Missouri's third AVA by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by Mr. Al Wiederkehr of Wiederkehr Wine Cellars in Altus, Arkansas, on behalf of himself and local vintners proposing a viticultural area in southern Missouri, northern Arkansas, and northeastern Oklahoma named "Ozark Mountain." At the outset, there were about 4,280 acres (1,730 ha) under vine with approximately 35 wineries. As of 2025, there are four established appellations within its boundary that recognizes distinct regions whose climate, vineyard soil and growing conditions define unique viticulture areas. The hardiness zone in the region varies from 6a to 8a.