Wine-growing regions

A maritime climate influences the culture of wine-growing in a variety of ways. The role of the sea is palpable even once the wine has reached the glass.

Cradle of Quebec winemaking, the region of Dunham is home to many fantastic producers and artisans, and such talent concentration is no coincidence: the environment is a key factor.

The region combines the Deux-Montagne area of course, but also Mirabel, Vaudreuil-Soulanges and the western part of Laval and Montréal. It is a vast territory where a natural and important element affects its environment. But what is it, exactly?

Describing Aussie winemaking in just a few lines is tricky. The offer down under is more diverse than ever and behind us are the days of the monolithic full-bodied Australian wine. Recent years have ushered in new quality-focussed producers, and lately they’ve been taking a much more balanced approach to the craft.

White wine is popular in Quebec again, and how fortunate for Alsace — it’s their speciality. With an age-old winemaking tradition, the region proposes an exceptional offering of grapes that spring forth from a dizzying variety of terroirs.

Aficionados know that new arrivals of esteemed Italian wines are always worth checking out! Now is your chance to explore all the diversity that Italian winemaking has to offer.

Identifying grape varieties: a real challenge!

Le vin grec gagne en popularité au Québec. Pour l’amateur curieux, le pays est un coffre aux trésors riche en découvertes. Il recèle des centaines de cépages indigènes, dont plusieurs sont cultivés depuis des milliers d’années.

Veneto stands out for three reasons in the world of Italian wine. The most important region in terms of its volume of production, notably because of the remarkable success of Prosecco, it has also brought about unique techniques of production for red wine.

Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Riesling: quite the trio! Very distinct, one from the other, these three grape varieties have contributed to solidifying the image and the taste of white wines. Unique, complex and international, these different grape varieties know how to win over most wine lovers!

If you were asked to name just one Italian wine region, it is highly likely Chianti would come to mind, which is normal, since Chianti has been Italy’s most recognizable appellation for what seems like forever. Here’s a closer look at the region, located in the heart of Tuscany.

Touriga Nacional: It may not ring a bell now, but giving one of Portugal’s lesser-known vintages a try might have you discover your new favourite bottle. Here’s a hint: ever had a glass of Port? Then Touriga Nacional might already be a well-loved favourite!