Canada
Quebec
Quebec is a young, evolving wine region. The northern climate poses significant challenges, but it also encourages wines with strong character, often marked by freshness, acidity and the use of grape varieties adapted to the cold.
The territory
Where are we?
Province in eastern Canada, where vineyards are mainly concentrated in the southern part of the territory.
In the vineyard
The climate.
Northern continental climate, with cold winters, relatively short summers and a growing season shorter than in major European wine regions.
What to look for
Grape varieties.
In brief
What to know.
A northern climate
Quebec viticulture must contend with cold winters and a relatively short growing season.
Cold-adapted grape varieties
Producers use both cold-resistant hybrid varieties and certain international grape varieties when conditions allow.
A favourable setting for sparkling wines
The natural freshness of Quebec grapes can be particularly well suited to producing sparkling wines.