First book to describe major varieties of vine present in Quebec, this guide is structured into practical and profusely illustrated fiches. The reader will find a framework for morphological observation and description that allow the identification of the major grape varieties grown in Quebec, and this, throughout the growing season. This guide accompanies the beginner and the winemaker of experience in the choice of varieties depending on crop and organoleptic criteria. Finally, either to determine the origin, susceptibility to disease and pests of certain varieties or to stimulate reflection on the wine-growing practices adapted to the different grape varieties, this book can provide answers to wine producers, consultants, growers and amateurs winemakers. This guide offers quite simply to discover more about the different vine varieties grown in Quebec. Enjoy your reading!

We thank the Centre de recherche agroalimentaire de Mirabel (CRAM) for sponsoring this project. The original French document was produced with financial assistance from the ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcherie et de l’Alimentation, under the Programme de soutien à l’innovation horticole (PSIH).