Canadian Grapevine Certification Network

Supporting research and educational initiatives to reduce the prevalence of grapevine viruses and ensure long-term vineyard stability.

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Grapevine Certification Programs

The science-backed certification programs we offer minimize the presence and the spread of grapevine viruses.
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Voices from the Field

Hear from the people who work directly with clean vines and certified material, sharing their insights on what it means for vineyard health and production.

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Quality & Credibility for Canadian Grape Growers

CGCN works to ensure that Canadian growers and wineries have access to certified clean, quality grapevine material.

Certification

Enabling nurseries to provide certified clean, high-quality domestic grapevine material.

Research

CGCN is committed to conducting research into all aspects of vineyard health and production.

Resources

CGCN webinars, FAQs, and domestic and international grape and wine industry resources.

Choose Clean, Choose Canadian

We believe Canadian grape growers and wineries need to have access to domestic sources of certified, clean, quality grapevine material.

CGCN is a collaboration between the Grape Growers of Ontario, the British Columbia Wine Grape Council, Conseil des vins du Québec, and the Grape Growers Association of Nova Scotia.

Since our incorporation in 2017, our mandate has been to support research and educational initiatives that promote a clean plant network for domestically certified, virus-tested and pathogen-free grapevines in Canada.

About CGCN

Our Certification Programs

Grapevine viruses are commonly spread from an infected vine through planting material.

CGCN’s certification programs are designed to provide Canadian nurseries with a domestic certified clean source of high-quality, sustainable grapevine material to proudly sell to growers.

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News & Updates

Stay current on what's new with the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network.

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Ensuring the Future of Viticulture: Insights from Nurseries and Growers on Clean Vines

Become Certified

We help ensure nurseries, growers and wineries have access to clean, quality grapevine material. To learn more about CGCN, or apply to our Certification Programs, contact our team today.

Canadian Grapevine Certification Network

Grapevine Certification Programs

Voices from the Field