Wines made from Frontenac grapes of British Columbia
Discover the best wines made with Frontenac as a single variety or as a blend of British Columbia.
More informations about the variety Frontenac
A cross between Landot 4511 and Vitis Riparia 89 (very resistant to cold) obtained in 1978 at the University of Minnesota (United States) and propagated from 1996. It can also be found in Canada (Quebec, Ontario, etc.), in Lithuania, etc. In France, it is practically unknown. Note that the white and grey Frontenac are derived from mutations of the black, encountered and isolated in 2003 for the grey and in September 2005 for the white. - Synonymy: MN 1047 (for all the grape variety synonyms, click here!).
More informations about the region of British Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The diversity of landscapes here – from rainy islands to desert-like valley floors – means that a wide variety of Grapes are planted here. They include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While volumes are lower than those of the province of Ontario, British Columbia is home to a rapidly growing wine industry.
What are the typical flavors of the Frontenac grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Frontenac
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Frontenac
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- OakPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Frontenac
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Frontenac