Years of wine industry 1950s–present No. of wineries 125 Number of wineries 125 | Country Canada Year established 1999 | |
Type Vintners Quality Alliance Varietals produced Riesling, Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon blanc, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet franc, Baco noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir Wine produced Table wine, Late Harvest wines, Icewine, Sparkling wines | ||
Niagara Peninsula VQA is a Vintners Quality Alliance area located in Southern Ontario.
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The regions wineries first appears in the 1950s, but the growth began after the 1970s and into the 1990s.
Geography
The region is bounded by Lake Ontario on the north, Niagara River on the east and the Welland River and the Niagara Escarpment, city of Hamilton, Ontario to the south and west.
Climate
The region's cool-climate appellation is influenced by the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario that results in day-night temperature range, substantial sunshine optimal for grape growing and intense flavour to the grapes.
References
Niagara Peninsula VQA Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA