The main wine regions of Canada are Ontario and British Columbia, which together account for 98% of the country’s premium wine production. The Niagara Peninsula in Ontario and the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia are the largest and most well-known viticultural areas. Canada’s cool climate allows grapes to ripen slowly, producing highly aromatic wines with a great balance of sugar and acidity. Notable varietals include Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc. This unique terroir also makes Canada the world’s leading producer of Icewine. Other provinces with emerging wine scenes include Nova Scotia and Quebec.