L'Acadie blanc

L'Acadie blanc is a white grape variety that is predominantly grown in the Nova Scotia wine regions of Canada. It is a hybrid grape, created in the 1950s by grape breeder Ollie A. Bradt and is a cross between the Cascade and Seyval blanc grapes. The grape is named after the Acadian region of Canada, where it is most commonly grown.

History

The L'Acadie blanc grape was first developed in 1953 by Ollie A. Bradt, a grape breeder at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Ontario, Canada. Bradt was attempting to create a grape that could withstand the harsh Canadian winters and still produce a high-quality wine. The result was L'Acadie blanc, a grape that is now synonymous with the Nova Scotia wine region.

Characteristics

L'Acadie blanc grapes are small and round, with a thick skin that helps them withstand the cold Canadian winters. The grapes ripen in late September to early October, and produce a wine that is typically dry, with high acidity and notes of citrus and green apple.

Wine Production

L'Acadie blanc is used to produce a variety of wines, including still, sparkling, and dessert wines. The grape's high acidity makes it particularly well-suited to sparkling wine production. In Nova Scotia, L'Acadie blanc is often blended with other grape varieties, such as Chardonnay and Seyval blanc, to create complex, balanced wines.

Viticulture

L'Acadie blanc is a hardy grape that can withstand the cold Canadian winters. It is resistant to many common grape diseases, making it a popular choice for growers in the Nova Scotia region. The grape prefers well-drained, sandy soil and a cool climate.

Regions

While L'Acadie blanc is most commonly grown in Nova Scotia, it can also be found in other Canadian wine regions, including New Brunswick and Quebec. The grape is also grown in small quantities in the United States, particularly in the New England wine region.

See Also

• List of grape varieties
• Canadian wine
• Nova Scotia (wine)