Canadian Wine Law Flashcards
VQA wines from Ontario or British Columbia must be made from what percentage?
100%
Within BC and Ontario, if a specfic appellation is stated, what percentage of grapes must be from that appellation?
- British Colombia 95%
- Ontario 85%
Sub-appelations in Ontario- 100%
What is the VQA?
Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA)
Which Canadian wine regions hold VQA status?
British Colombia and Ontario
Are VQA standards enforced?
VQA standards are legally enforced in Ontario but voluntary in British Columbia. Approved bottlings will always carry the stylized VQA logo.
VQA single vineyard laws
To be labeled with a single vineyard in either province, a VQA wine must solely contain grapes grown in the stated vineyard. With the exception of sparkling wines.
VQA vintage requirements
- Ontario VQA wines must be labeled with a vintage date and contain a minimum 85% of grapes harvested in that year.
- British Columbia VQA vintage-dated wines, the minimum requirement is also set at 85%.
VQA varietal requirements
Varietal wines from both regions must contain a minimum 85% of the stated variety
What does DVA stand for and which province is it used in?
Designated Viticultural Areas, used in British Colombia
“Estate Bottled” requirements in Ontario
A wine labeled as “estate bottled” must contain 100% of grapes grown in the same vintage year, on land owned or controlled by the winery. The wine must be produced and bottled on the winery premises.
“Meritage” requirements in Ontario
“Meritage”: These wines are red and white blends of 2 or more Bordeaux varieties, and no variety may exceed 90% of the blend.
Min g/l RS for Icewine
100 g/l for both BC and Ontario
Min. 17.6 degrees during harvest
True or False:
Cryo-extraction is permitted for Icewine
False
