Baco Noir

Baco Noir is a French American hybrid grape (produced from a cross of the French vitis vinifera and a North American Vitis Riparia variety). Baco noir was once commonly grown in France, but is now is restricted, along with other hybrids, from commercial use by European Union regulations.

In 1951 the variety was brought to Canada and is commonly grown in Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Baco is an early ripening, winter hardy varietal suited to Canada’s cold climate. It has become Canada’s most successful red hybrid wine.

Baco Noir is a rustic wine that is naturally low in tannin though has juicy acidity. It can benefit from some oak aging for added structure.

Signature Style

Dark fruit, bluberry, blackeberry, plums, rustic, earthy, smoky. Low tannin, medium body, high acidity.

Principal Regions

Niagara Peninsula, Canada; Nova Scotia, Canada

Synonyms

Baco

Did you know?

- Baco Noir was once commonly grown in France, but by European Union regulations the commercial use of hybrid grape varieties is restricted.
- Folle Blanche, one of the grape’s used for making Cognac, is a parent to Baco Noir.