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As you travel the picturesque Missouri Weinstrasse, to the south you will be awed by a sweeping vista of the Missouri River Valley. To the north, Osage Ridge nestles cozy farmsteads on its tree-covered slopes. In between, crops and vineyards thrive on rolling hills formed by the Ice Age some 10,000 years ago. This glacier-dust soil, together with a favorable climate, makes it possible to grow remarkable wine grapes. And from these grapes come remarkable wines. Indeed, the wines are so unique that, in 1980, this region was certified as America's very first Viticultural Area. Discover these award-winning wines at four family owned wineries: Augusta, Balducci, Montelle, and Sugar Creek. Together they create more than one hundred different selections, which ensures finding perfect wines for every taste and occasion. Other attractions along the Missouri Weinstrasse include bed-and-breakfast accommodations, restaurants, antique shops, picnics, festivals, recreation such as the Katy Trail, historic landmarks, parks, and much, much more.

Grapes of Missouri

We start with extraordinary grape varieties and create extraordinary wines.

Norton/Cynthiana (sin-thee-ana)
Norton grapes produce a rich, full-bodied dry red wine that can be similar in style to Cabernet Sauvignon, with the spicy overtones of a Zinfandel, and berry flavors that go nicely with red meat, smoked meat and wild game. The wine may be bottled as either a Cynthiana or Norton.

Chambourcin (sham-bor-san) Produces a medium-bodied red wine similar to a Pinot Noir,with a fruity aroma and cherry and earthy/spicy complexities. Serve with barbecue, pork, and pasta dishes.

Chardonel (shahr-du-nel) As a cross of the famed Chardonnay grape with the popular Seyval, Chardonel is usually barrel fermented, very dry and full bodied. This is great with heavier seafood dishes, as well as chicken with cream sauces.

Vidal (vee-dahl) Used to make a dry to semi-dry, full-bodied wine with fruity characteristics, somewhat like Italian dry whites. Vidal's clean citrus flavors of lemon and grapefruit create a nicely balanced wine that's perfect with seafood or poultry.

Vignoles (veen-yole) One of Missouri's most versatile white grapes,Vignoles produces wines ranging from dry to sweet late harvest dessert wines. Vignoles' luscious floral aroma and fruity flavors of pineapple and apricot are reminiscent of German Riesling. Ideal with Chinese food, fresh fruit, and fruit desserts.