Introduction. Wines produced in cool climate regions may becompetitive with wines obtained in traditional wine-producing countries. The aim of thispaper was to conduct a quality analysis of the chemical composition of selected varieties ofcool-climate grapes and to assess the enological parameters of wines obtained from them.Materials and methods. The chemical composition of 11 varieties of grapesas well as the basic enological parameters, profile of volatile components, and antioxidantand sensory properties of wines obtained from selected varieties were assessed.Results and discussion. The extract content of the assessed varieties ofgrapes varied within the range of 128.5–218.5 g×kg–1. The fruit was characterised by similaracidity but significantly heterogeneous antioxidant activity. The basic quality parametersof wines were in accordance with the EU regulations. Antioxidant activity and polyphenolcontent in red wines were approximately 5–7 times higher than those in white wines. In thesensory assessment the wines obtained high grades. Conclusion. Wines from thecool climate regions fulfil the EU normative requirements and are characterised by originalsensory features. They may compete with products from traditional wine-producing countries.