VA
1. VA is the Canadian abbreviation for an approved viticultural area, which is a region that has been approved by Canada’s Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA). Wines using VA designations on their labels must meet strict standards and pass certification tests. Currently there are four VAs in British Columbia and three in Ontario. 2. Also an abbreviation for volatile acidity.
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