Canada Flashcards
1
Q
How is the climate like in Canada
A
Continental
Annual temperatures are low
Average daytime temperature in summer is often very high
Large lakes moderate temperature extremes
Temperatures may drop below zero for long periods - suitable conditions for ice wine production
2
Q
Which grapes are growing in Canada
A
Riesling
CH
PN
Vidal
3
Q
Canadian wine laws
A
Vintners Quality alliance (VQA)
- Ontario
- British Columbia
Each province is provided into smaller designation viticultural areas (DVAs)
Every VQA wine
- 100% grapes that are grown in that province
- 100% vitis vinifera/selected hybrids
