Wines made from Seyval blanc grapes of Quebec
Discover the best wines made with Seyval blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Quebec.
More informations about the variety Seyval blanc
A relative of the Saint Pepin, this direct-producing hybrid is the result of an interspecific cross between 5656 Seibel and Ray d'Or (4986 Seibel) obtained in 1921 by the Seyve-Villard company, formerly based in Saint Vallier (Drôme). Seyval blanc is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A. It can be found in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia, South Africa, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Germany, Romania, Switzerland, etc. It is practically non-existent in France and is in danger of disappearing.
More informations about the region of Quebec
Quebec (or Québec in French) is the largest province in Canada, spanning nearly 20 degrees of latitude between 44°N and 62°N. While its Severe continental Climate makes viticulture here extremely challenging, there is indeed a flourishing wine industry. Viticulture is largely confined to the very South of the province aLong the international border with the USA. Cold-hardy HybridGrape varieties such as Marechal Foch, Seyval Blanc and Vidal dominate the Vineyards in the region.
What are the typical flavors of the Seyval blanc grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Seyval blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Seyval blanc
- EarthPresent in 6% of Seyval blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Seyval blanc
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Seyval blanc
- OakPresent in 3% of Seyval blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Seyval blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc