Wines made from Baco noir grapes of Niagara Peninsula
Discover the best wines made with Baco noir as a single variety or as a blend of Niagara Peninsula.
More informations about the variety Baco noir
Colourful, lively reds with a deep purple robe, supple tannins and high acidity. Intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, coffee and characteristic smoky notes. Dense palate, tense finish. Nearly banned in France, it is the signature of northern Canadian reds (Ontario, Nova Scotia) and the north-eastern US (New York). French hybrid created in 1902 by François Baco in the Landes (Folle Blanche × Vitis riparia Grand Glabre).
More informations about the region of Ontario
World reference for Icewine: concentrated sweet wines from grapes frozen on the vine, golden colour, signature notes of candied apricot, mango, honey, citrus and exotic fruit, high sugar balanced by lively acidity. 90% of Canadian Icewine (Vidal for fruit, Riesling for finesse). Cool-climate still wines: mineral Riesling, precise Chardonnay, fine Pinot Noir, peppery Cabernet Franc. Southern shores of Lake Ontario.
What are the typical flavors of the Baco noir grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Baco noir
- EarthPresent in 1% of Baco noir
- OakPresent in 1% of Baco noir
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Baco noir
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Baco noir