Deeply coloured, fruity reds with a dense purple robe, supple tannins and firm acidity, with intense aromas of black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, blackberry and spicy notes. Also made as expressive rosés and ice wines (Frontenac Gris). An extremely cold-hardy interspecific variety (down to -35°C on the vine), producing wines in cold US states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont) and Canada (Quebec). Created in 1996 at the University of Minnesota.

Informations about the Winery Fireside

The winery offers 28 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 20 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Iowa

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The Winery Fireside is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Iowa to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 150000 of of United States wines

In the top 400 of of Iowa wines

In the top 350000 of white wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Iowa

Midwest wine state with extreme climate, viticulture on cold-resistant hybrid grapes (University of Minnesota programs). Signature Marquette as red: fruity and accessible with notes of cherry, raspberry, plum, black pepper and a spice touch, supple tannins — friendly cool-climate style. Denser Frontenac (blackberry, blackcurrant). Aromatic sweet Brianna white (pineapple, mango), off-dry La Crescent (apricot, peach), Vignoles.