Frontenac (USA)
Frontenac is a hybrid grape varietal highly resistant to cold and disease.
Frontenac Flavors
Frontenac is known for bold fruit flavours of red fruits, black cherry, plum, and blackberry, with undertones of spice, chocolate, earthy minerality and herbal notes.
 Raspberry |
 Sour Cherry |
 Wild Cherry |
 Bluberry |
 Currant |
 Plum |
 Earth |
 Herbs |
Flavors from Maturation and Aging
 Oak |
 Chocolate |
 Spices |
 Coffee |
 Tobacco |
 Leather |
Frontenac Profile
High acidity gives the wines a fresh finish:
| SUGAR: | Dry (3 g/l) |
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium |
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 14-15% ABV |
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Serving temperatures: 16-17°C (61-63°F) |
Frontenac Food Pairing
Frontenac is a powerful red wine. It pairs best with strong and rich flavors.
 Hamburger |
 Rich Pizza |
 Wrap |
 BBQ |
 Charcuterie |
 Salami |
 Duck |
 Goose |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Meat |
 Hare |
 Rabbit |
 Wild Boar |
 Deer |
Excellent Pairings
Charcuterie. Salami.
Rich Stews. Beef Stew. Ragù. Stroganof.
Meat Pie. Shepherd's Pie.
Duck Brest. Confit. Roast Goose.
Game. Rabbit. Wild Boar. Deer.
Roasted Beef. Lamb. Veal. Liver.
Read Meat. Fillet Steak.
The Ideal Glass for Frontenac
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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Frontenac
Frontenac is a hybrid grape varietal highly resistant to cold and disease.
About Frontenac
Frontenac was developed in 1996 by the University of Minnesota as part of a breeding program aimed at creating grapes suitable for northern climates. It thrives well in northern U.S. states and parts of Canada.
It is used in a range of wine styles, including dry reds, rosés, and dessert wines like ice wine.
The wines are known for bold fruit flavours, high acidity, and an appealing structure.