38. Canada Flashcards
What is the Canadian equivalent of AOC?
VQA, Vinter’s Quality Alliance
Which Canadian regions qualify under the VQA
two, Ontario and British Columbia
What is the most important appellation of the Ontario wine region?
Niagara Peninsula
What are the two subregions of the Niagara Peninsula?
Niagara on the Lake Region and the Niagara Escarpment Region
What lake is the Niagara Peninsula located on?
Lake Ontario
Which wine region in Canada has the most sunshine hours?
Lake Erie North Shore
After the Niagara Peninsula, what is the second most important wine area in Canada?
Okanagan Valley
What is the main soil type of the Niagara Peninsula?
gravel over clay loam
What is the environment of the Okanagan Valley?
semi-desert, lies in a rain shadow
What the climate type of the Okanagan Valley?
extreme continental
What is the key wine of Canada?
icewine
What are the main grape varieties used in icewine?
Riesling and Vidal (hybrid)
Does the Canadian VQA recognize non-vinifera grape varieties?
Yes. (Icewine can be made from Vidal.)