What was the purpose of Vqa?

What does VQA mean?

Vintners Quality Alliance

What is a VQA Ontario Standard? VQA establishes standards for label claims regarding origin, grape variety content, vintage, and alcohol content. Every label is checked to make sure it matches the wine inside the bottle.

Another question is: What does BC VQA stand for?

BC VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance), is the appellation and quality standard for British Columbia wine. It was established in 1990. BC VQA wines must be certified according to the standards of origin, vintage, and varietals.

Why is limestone so important for Ontario VQA wines

This appellation's broken limestone foundation and stony soils allow for good drainage in spring. It also acts as a sponge during the growing season. This causes vines to grow deeper and produce smaller yields.