# Covered Bridges Winery Story | Iowa Wine, Vineyard Life & Local Tourism in Madison County

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Podcast: [Bridging The Gap](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bridging-the-gap-7758166)
Published: 2026-04-23T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madison-county-chamber-of/episodes/Covered-Bridges-Winery-Story--Iowa-Wine--Vineyard-Life--Local-Tourism-in-Madison-County-e3ia3ie
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## Resource

Welcome to Bridging the Gap, the Madison County Chamber podcast, where local stories, businesses, and community connections come together.In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Fifo of Covered Bridges Winery to explore the journey of building a vineyard and winery from the ground up in Madison County, Iowa.From planting the first grapes to producing award-winning wines, Kevin shares the realities of winemaking in Iowa, the role of community support, and how tourism plays a major part in their success.n this episode, we cover:The origin story of Covered Bridges WineryGrowing grapes and making wine in Iowa’s climateThe winemaking and fermentation processAward-winning wines and what makes them uniqueWine tourism and attracting visitors from across the countryThe importance of supporting local businessesWhether you're a wine enthusiast, entrepreneur, or someone who loves local Iowa experiences, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at one of Madison County’s most established destinations.Learn more & connect:Covered Bridges Winery: [https://coveredbridgeswinery.com](https://coveredbridgeswinery.com)Madison County Chamber: [https://madisoncounty.com](https://madisoncounty.com)Don’t forget to:👍 Like💬 Comment🔔 Subscribe for more local storiesSupporting local businesses means investing in your community.#MadisonCountyIA #IowaWine #Winery #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SupportLocal #WineTasting #Tourism #IowaLife #Podcast

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