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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Aupiho Blanc

54,25$

Domaine Fontchêne – René Milan

White

At the SAQ

Givry 1er Cru La Grande Berge

56$

Domaine Ragot

Burgundy, France

Red

At the SAQ

WS Cuesta Chardonnay

Stoss Lee

Ontario, Canada

White

Private import

Fief aux Dames, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie

25,95$

Julien Braud

Loire, France

White

Private import

Barbaresco Asili

69,25$

Ca Del Baio

Piedmont, Italy

Red

At the SAQ

Cerasuolo Di Vittoria

36,75$

Gulfi

Sicily, Italy

Red

At the SAQ

Mosso Rosato

30,50$

Conestabile della Staffa

Pink sparkling

Coming soon for private import

Saint-Bris ‘Mont Embrasé’

37$

Domaine Bersan

Burgundy, France

White

At the SAQ

Bourgogne Aligoté ‘Les Arénites’

32,75$

Château de Rougeon

Burgundy, France

White

Coming soon to SAQ

Léon Rouge

42,75$

Domaine Fontchêne – René Milan

Red

At the SAQ

Alè

29,95$

Conestabile della Staffa

Private import

Troncone

23,65$

Le Ragnaie

Tuscany, Italy

Red

At the SAQ