Canada & South America 09.12.23 Flashcards
Where is Inniskillin located
Niagara on Lake
Which is the only french hybrid allowed for VQA Icewines in Canada
Vidal
What is VQA
Vintners Quality Alliance| An appellation and quality control system in Canada
Which two Canadian provinces have VQA
Ontario - Legally enforced| British Columbia - Voluntary
What percentages are required in British Columbia VQA for viticultural areas
Viticultural Areas - 95%,
provincial 100%,
Single Vineyards - 100%
Vintage - 85%
Varietal Labeling - 85%
What percentages are required in Ontario VQA for viticultural areas
Viticultural Areas - 85%,
provincial 100%,
Single Vineyards - 100%
Vintage - 85%
Varietal Labeling - 85%
What aspects of viticulture and vinification are controlled by VQA
Provenance,
Permitted varietals,
Must enrichments,
Must weights
What are the 3 main VA’s of Ontario
Niagara Peninsula
Lake Erie North Shore
Prince Edward County
Which is the largest VA in Ontario
Niagara Peninsula
What are the two regional VA’s of Niagara Peninsula
Niagara Escarpment| Niagara on the lake
What is the minimum temperature required for harvesting icewine in Canada
-8 degrees celcius or below
What is the minimum residual sugar required in icewine in Canada by VQA
100 g/l
What is the sub VA of Lake Erie North Shore
South Islands (9 islands including Pelee island)
What is Vin de Cure wine in British Columbia
Dried grape wine (Sweet straw wine style)
Which DVA produces most wine in British Columbia
Okanagan Valley 84% of entire production
What are the two mountain ranges in Okanagan Valley
Monashee Mountains| Cascades