Known for producing a dark, rich, and robust red wine, Baco Noir is a French-American hybrid red wine grape with origins dating back to the late 1800’s. Discovered by French grape breeder François Baco, it’s a cross between Folle Blanche and an unknown member of the New World’s Vitis Riparia family. It eventually made its way over to North America and can now be found in both Canada and the United States. Since it benefits from cool growing temperatures, you will find Baco Noir across Ontario and in States such as New York, Michigan and Oregon.
