Altus (AVA)
 

Appellation Description

Altus
The first approved viticultural area in Arkansas was granted on June 29, 1984 and named Altus, after the town where the majority of the state's wineries were concentrated. This area has long been known as the “wine capital” of the Natural State.

The Altus appellation is a 5 mile plateau which runs between the Boston Mountains and the Arkansas
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Q: What are the most recognized grapes grown here?
Q: What wines are produced here?

The AppellationAmerica database identifies 13 wines labeled with the Altus designation.

[>] see the complete Altus Wine List.
Q: What wineries are based here ?
Q: What other wineries source fruit here ?
There are no other wineries that source fruit from this appellation
Q: What are the overlapping appellations ?

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