VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance)

Vintners Quality Alliance, or VQA is a regulatoryIt is the tag of originality that reflects the ecology
and appellation system. It assures the quality andand inherent qualities of the wine. The icewine
authenticity of Canadian icewines. This regulatorymade in Ontario wineries is made from 100%
system is same as the France (AOC), ItalyOntario grown grapes that are exclusively grown
(DOC), and Germany (QmP). The Canadianin Ontario.
icewinesthat are approved by Vintners QualityVQA Wine Standards
Alliance are made from 100% Canadian grapes.The icewine that comply with certain set of
VQA Ontario icewinestandards is only marked by VQA; here is a list
Ontario wineries are known producing the bestof some of the standards that Ontario wineries
quality icewine in the region. The Ontario's winemust be in regulation to assure VAQ label
industry is nearly two hundred years old; withintegrity:
excellent quality standards it has made a foothold• The icewine must be made from 100%
in the international market. Ontario wineries havefresh Ontario grown grapes.
been largely benefited from the excellent climate• No artificial concentrates are permitted in
of the place that is perfectly suitable for growingthe making of icewine.
icewine grapes. The diversity of glacial soils has an• Water should not be used in the entire
added advantage on the quality of the grapes.winemaking process.
The moderate effect of the Great Lakes helps to• The labels fixed on the bottle should match
produce excellent fruit for making high qualityaccurately with the contents of the wine.
icewine.• The icewine should be vintage dated and
VQA Ontario icewine means 100% quality winemeet vintage requirements.
from the vineyards of Ontario. VQA denotes the• The icewine must be evaluated by an
quality label for purity and authenticity of the wine.expert taste panel before it is marketed.