Quebec, Canada

Quebec is located in eastern Canada, with its wine production primarily centered around Montreal, the Eastern Townships, and the Laurentians. The province’s harsh winters, often reaching -10°C to -15°C, provide ideal conditions for natural freezing, making it a perfect terroir for Ice Cider (Cidre de Glace).

Quebec pioneered Ice Cider in the 1990s, inspired by traditional Icewine but using apples instead of grapes.

The province has a "Quebec Ice Cider Certification", ensuring strict standards for sugar concentration and production techniques.

Key Producer: Domaine Pinnacle, a pioneer in commercial Ice Cider, known for its signature notes of pear and vanilla.

Fun Facts:

Ice Cider is rare and expensive, requiring about 10 kg of apples to produce just 100 ml. A 375 ml bottle costs around $30–60 CAD.

Climate change threatens the necessary cold temperatures, leading some producers to experiment with high-altitude orchards or early harvest techniques.

Quebec hosts an annual "Fête des Glaciers" in February, featuring exclusive barrel-aged Ice Cider tastings.