Vidal Blanc

Interspecific Hybrid

Type

France

Origin

Berry Color

White

Clones Available

Also Known As

Vidal

Certified

Yes

Resistance

Some

Where it's Grown

Canada, Northeast and Great Lakes regions

Fun Facts

Although bred in France, it is not an authorized grape for wine production

Viticulture Characteristics

Moderately winter-hardy and mid-ripening. Berries are small in long bunches. Good resistance to downy mildew but susceptible to powdery, anthracnose, and botrytis

Wine Characteristics

Known for producing ice wines full of caramel, ripe apricot, and butterscotch notes. Dry styles show bright fruit characteristics and its moderate acidity allows for some bottle aging.

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