Country United States Climate region Continental Year established 1994 | Part of Wisconsin Size of planted vineyards 8 ha | |
Type American Viticultural Area Total area 28,000 acres (11,331 ha) Grapes produced La Crosse, Léon Millot, Marechal Foch, St. Pepin | ||
The Lake Wisconsin AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in south central Wisconsin. The wine growing region borders both Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River. The first grapes were planted in the area by Agoston Haraszthy in 1847, before he migrated to California. Most vineyards in the area are planted at elevations between 800 feet (240 m) and 900 feet (270 m) above sea level. The area soils are gravel and sandy loam from glacial deposits. French hybrid grapes have had the most success in the Lake Wisconsin area, and the most important grape varietal grown in the area is Marechal Foch.
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