The wine region of Albany is located in the region of Great Southern of Australie de l'Ouest of Australia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Willoughby Park or the Domaine Willoughby Park produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Albany are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Albany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Albany is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Albany, producing 16 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Albany go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
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