Iowa wine trails
- The Iowa Wine Growers Association says the state has around 100 licensed wineries and nearly 300 commercial vineyards on more than 1,200 acres.
- Iowa wineries, cideries and meaderies produced 407,491 gallons in 2021, per the association.
- Northeast Iowa sits in the upper Mississippi Valley wine region, home of the Iowa Wine Trail.
- Western Iowa wineries work with cold-climate grape varieties and local fruit.
All wine trails in Iowa
| Trail | Region | Wineries | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amana Colonies Wineries | Amana Colonies, east-central Iowa | 7 | Official site |
| Back Roads Wine Trail unconfirmed | Highway 92, southeast of Des Moines | – | – |
| Heart of Iowa Wine Trail | Central Iowa | 8 | Official site |
| I-80 Wine Trail | Along Interstate 80 | 10 | Official site |
| Iowa Wine Trail unconfirmed | Northeast Iowa (upper Mississippi Valley) | 11 | Official site |
| Northwest Prairie Wine Trail | Northwest Iowa | 15 | Official site |
| Scenic Rivers Wine Trail | Southeast Iowa | 9 | Official site |
| Western Iowa Wine Trail | Western Iowa (Elk Horn to Thurman and Crescent) | – | Official site |
Frequently asked questions
How many wine trails are in Iowa?
We list 8 wine trails in Iowa (6 confirmed active). A trail counts only if it has its own website or an official tourism page.
Sources
- https://iowawinegrowers.org/iowa-wine-trails
- https://iowawinegrowers.org/industry
- https://www.traveliowa.com/routemap/10012/
- https://www.traveliowa.com/routemap/10017/
- https://www.traveliowa.com/routemap/10021/
- https://www.traveliowa.com/routemap/10022/
- https://www.traveliowa.com/UserDocs/getinspired/Northwest_Prairie_Wine_Trail.pdf