HISTORY

Situated on the hills of the Dunham valley, Le Vignoble Les Blancs Coteaux opened its doors in May 1989. On August 21st 2008, the Gagliano’s family acquired this beautiful winery and changed its name to “VIGNOBLE GAGLIANO VINEYARDS” to personalize its character.

The origins of the Gagliano family are Sicilian, a land rich of ancient history, where viticulture and wine making are deep rooted in its way of life. When it comes to the weather, Sicily and Quebec have nothing in common but the challenge to produce excellent wines is the same. The Sicilian hot climate requires a very rigorous vinification process, and under the Quebec very cold winter, we also have to practice a very distinct vinification culture. In both regions we work with the same passion and determination that was given to us by our ancestors.

It is with pride that we bring the little Italy to Dunham. “The respect for the old traditions brings us to crest new ones.” Thanks to the magnificent rural surroundings, a breath taking environment, and its charming boutique, our vineyards attracts thousands of visitors every year. We invite you to visit us and taste our wines in a warm and family setting.

THE VINES


FRONTENAC
The newcomer, originating from the hybridization program at the University of Minnesota. A cross between landot 4511 and V Riparia 89. One of the most productive at the lowest cost. Gives the best wines and rosés. Late maturity limits its cultivation to the best sites in southern Quebec.
WINE STYLE
Fine and complex wine lots of body, very high in alcohol, beautiful color and aromas of black cherries and sometimes chocolate.
COLD HARDINESS
It resists our winter temperature up to -36 :C


SABREVOIS
The best red hybrid of Elmer Swenson. The easiest to cultivate, good cold resistance even unprotected. Tolerates poorly drained soils better than others. However, t does not produce well in dry or poor soil. Bunches are variable in shape and rather small. Grape maturity is ealy to med-season with a sugar level of 20 to 22 brix.
WINE STYLE
Wine is well-colored, well balanced and very vinifera like.
COLD HARDINESS
It resists our winter temperature up to -38 :C


SEYVAL BLANC
French hybrid (Seyve Villard 5-276) the oldest varietal in Quebec. Its high bud fertility and large bunches makes it well suited for mounting. Maturity is reached by end of September in the southern part of Quebec. The bunches do not all ripen at the same time.
WINE STYLE
Typically it produces a perfumed dry white wine.
COLD HARDINESS
It resists our winter temperature up to -24.


FRONTENAC GRIS
It is a fact color mutation found on the mother Frontenac vine (then called MN1047) in the University’s collection at Excelsior Minnesota. It is culturally identical to the original red Frontenac, and can be told from the original when the grapes begin to color bronze rather than red. Frontenac Gris has the same desirable growth characteristics of Frontenac. Good vigor reliable hardiness and ability to bear heavily. It has the same weakness as well: It can be complex to vinify, and susceptibility to Phylloxera and Anthracnose.
WINE STYLE
When made with skin time, it produces a light rosé or blush, with apricot and peach flavors. When made as a white, t is crisp and clean with aromas of tropical fruits (especially pineapple) and honey. It has also been used to make a good ice-type wine where in the color is more red and the flavor quite intensely cherry.
COLD HARDINESS
It resists our winter temperature up to -36.

VINTAGE

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