| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2005[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Minnesota |
| Climate region | Continental |
| Total area | 10,800 acres (17 sq mi)[2] |
| No. of wineries | 1[3] |
| Wine produced | Malbec, Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon[3] |
The Alexandria Lakes AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Douglas County, Minnesota, near the city of Alexandria. Alexandria Lakes was the first AVA to be created in Minnesota. The AVA was created in 2005 as the result of a successful petition to the United States Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau by the owners of Carlos Creek Winery, a winery near the city of Alexandria in the state of Minnesota.[4]
- ^ "§ 9.177 Alexandria Lakes" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR). February 5, 2008. Retrieved November 15, 2007.
- ^ "American Viticultural Areas by State". Wine Institute. 2008. Archived from the original on January 27, 2008.
- ^ a b "Alexandria Lakes (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2005. Archived from the original on November 6, 2014.
- ^ "Minnesota gets first AVA". Wines and Vines. October 1, 2005. Archived from the original on February 8, 2008.