Wines made from Vidal blanc grapes of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Discover the best wines made with Vidal blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
More informations about the variety Vidal blanc
An interspecific cross obtained by Jean-Louis Vidal, between Ugni Blanc and 4986 Seibel or Golden Ray, its foliage reminiscent of that of Ugni Blanc. It can be found in the United States and Canada, but is little known in France.
More informations about the region of Ontario
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a regional VQA appellation in Ontario, Canada, on the southern shores of Lake Ontario and surrounded by water on three sides. It produces the largest Volume of ice wine in the world, more so than the style's homeland of Germany. Riesling, Cabernet Franc and Vidal are planted widely for this style. There are around 20 wineries in operation here and international wine-producing powerhouses such as Inniskillin, Jackson Triggs and Peller Estate are collectively responsible for the majority of Canadian ice wines sold outside of Canada.
What are the typical flavors of the Vidal blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Vidal blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Vidal blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Vidal blanc