Region

Ontario

Canada

The Canadian wine industry has grown by leaps and bounds in recent decades, and Ontario is one of the leading figures in this transformation. It’s surprising to realize that the region lies at the same latitude as Languedoc or Chianti, since the temperatures and length of the growing season are so different. Because of the harsh winters, vines are grown on the edges of large bodies of water, which help to regulate the contrasts between the seasons. In winter, temperatures can drop below -20c, while in summer the mercury can reach over 35c. There are almost 7,000 hectares of vines, over 80% of which are Vinifera varieties, which have gained in popularity since the 1980s with better viticultural skills and practices adapted to the local climate. The Niagara Peninsula, the north shore of Lake Erie and Pelee Island are the regions where the vineyards are concentrated. In some areas, such as the Niagara Escarpment, the continental climate is similar to that of Burgundy, and we grow Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Gamay. Riesling, Pinot Gris and Zweigelt are also well represented, as are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in warmer regions. Finally, we can’t overlook the world-famous ice wines, made mainly from Vidal, an acidic hybrid grape variety that concentrates its sugars once the cold season arrives.

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Bosco delle Cicale Langhe Freisa
Bosco delle Cicale Langhe Freisa
33,95$
Francesco Boschis
Piedmont, Italy
Red
Private import
Cartacanta Montecucco
32,95$
Basile
Maremma/Montecucco, Tuscany, Italy
Red
Private import
Cabernet Merlot
29,35$
Vigna Lenuzza
Red
At the SAQ
Riva Destra
35,50$
Vigna Lenuzza
Friuli-Venezia, Italy
Red
Private import
Commandante Maremma Commandante Maremma
Commandante Maremma
36,50$
Basile
Maremma/Montecucco, Tuscany, Italy
Red
Private import
Dame de onze heures, Saint-Émilion
88,50$
Dame de onze heures
Bordeaux, France
Red
Private import
Tristo Vino Rosso Tristo Vino Rosso
Tristo Vino Rosso
41,50$
Marco Merli
Umbria, Italy
Red
Private import
Il Terzo grado Il Terzo grado
Il Terzo grado
34,50$
The Juice Asylum
Tuscany, Italy
Red
Coming soon for private import
Les Sources Bordeaux Supérieur Les Sources Bordeaux Supérieur
Les Sources Bordeaux Supérieur
39,95$
Château Jean Faux
Bordeaux, France
Red
Private import