Wine Grape Varieties

Vidal Blanc

Vidal Blanc is a white grape variety originating in France. Although it is sensitive to winter cold, spring frosts, and coulure, it is widely planted in Canada for ice wine production. It is a fungus-resistant grape variety (PIWI Rebsorten) resulting from the cross between Ugni Blanc and Rayon d'Or.

Variety names and synonyms registered in the variety list

France
  • Vidal blanc

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VIDAL BLANC - Cluster in the field
source : Ursula Brühl, Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI), Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof - 76833 Siebeldingen, GERMANY