The Winery Inniskillin of Niagara Peninsula of Ontario
The Winery Inniskillin is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 137 wines for sale in of Niagara Peninsula to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The Inniskillin Estate is located in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula, a Canadian region rich in wine-growing terroirs and renowned for its ideal climate for viticulture. Founded in 1975, this estate is now considered one of the most renowned ice wine producers in the world. The estate covers a significant area, mainly composed of carefully cultivated and well-maintained vines. These vines are planted on a variety of soils, built on glacial deposits, which are excellent for drainage and offer ideal conditions for grape cultivation. The cultivated grape varieties include Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and the Vidal grape, the latter being the most used for the production of ice wine. The location of Inniskillin Estate, near the shores of Lake Ontario, is crucial for its unique production of ice wine. In winter, the moderating effect of the lake allows temperatures to fall just below zero, which is essential for the harvesting of ice wine. The grapes are harvested during the night when temperatures are the lowest, thus ensuring maximum sugar concentration and flavor. The estate is home to a modern tasting room where visitors can discover a variety of exquisite wines, including their famous ice wines. The team at Inniskillin Estate offers customers a educational tasting experience so that they can understand the production process, history and complexity of the wines they taste. Inniskillin Estate is visually impressive, with its colonial-style architecture, the presence of the surrounding nature, and the perfectly aligned rows of vines.
