Canada Flashcards
What are the main provinces that produce wine in Canada?
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
What is the most Western province that produces wine in Canada?
British Columbia
What is the most Eastern province that produces wine in Canada?
Nova Scotia
What is the minimal temperature fruit must experience to make ice wine?
18 degrees F
-8 degrees C
What is a VQA?
Vitners Quality Alliance
Governing body that serves as the Federal Appellation of Origin
What was the 1st VQA?
Ontario in 1988
What was the 2nd VQA?
British Columbia 1990
How many VQA’s are there?
2; British Columbia and Ontario
What is a DVA?
Designated Viticulture Area
These are similar to what a AVA is in the USA
What is the minimal percentage for a stated grape varietal and vintage in Canada?
85%
What is the minimal percentage for a stated grape varietal, vintage and appellation in Ontario?
85%
What is the minimal percentage for a stated grape varietal, vintage and appellation in British Columbia?
95% (Only place that mandates this)