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Wisconsin

Wisconsin wine guide: the wine region in USA, its Valiant, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
USA
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Valiant
Styles
red · white · sparkling
4
Signature grapes
3
Sub-regions
8
Bottles to find

Wine from Wisconsin comes out of USA, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Valiant, backed by Edelweiss, La Crosse and Frontenac.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as lakeside.

Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, floral and fruity aromas, light and effervescent and showcasing the region’s fruit character.

Inside it sit Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin Ledge and Upper Mississippi Valley.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, seafood, fruit desserts and cheeses.

Climate
Continental
Terrain
Lakeside
Styles
redwhitesparkling

In the glass.

White: Crisp and refreshing, Floral and fruity aromas.

Sparkling: Light and effervescent, Showcasing the region's fruit character.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • 45th Parallel R100 Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey, Wisconsin, USA
  • Door Peninsula Winery Hallowine Sweet Apple Wine, Wisconsin, USA
  • Edwin Brix Vineyard 'Triunity', Wisconsin, USA
  • Great Lakes Distillery 'Brightonwoods' Apple Brandy, Wisconsin, USA
  • Great Lakes Distillery 'Rehorst' Premium Milwaukee Gin, Wisconsin, USA
  • Great Lakes Distillery 'Rehorst' Premium Milwaukee Vodka, Wisconsin, USA
  • Horny Goat Brewing Co. 'Horny Blonde' German Blonde Lager Beer, Wisconsin, USA
  • J. Henry & Sons Small Batch 5 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Wisconsin, USA

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Seafood
  • Fruit desserts
  • Cheeses

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Wisconsin: common questions

01.
What grapes is Wisconsin known for?
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Valiant is the signature grape of Wisconsin. Edelweiss, La Crosse and Frontenac are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Wisconsin make?
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Wisconsin produces red wine, white wine and sparkling wine.
03.
Where is Wisconsin?
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You will find Wisconsin in USA, where it is a wine region.
04.
What food goes with Wisconsin wine?
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Try grilled meats, seafood, fruit desserts and cheeses.

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