Top 100 pink wines of McLaren Vale

Discover the top 100 best pink wines of McLaren Vale of Fleurieu as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink wines that are popular of McLaren Vale and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of McLaren Vale

The wine region of McLaren Vale is located in the region of Fleurieu of Australie du Sud of Australia. We currently count 599 estates and châteaux in the of McLaren Vale, producing 2626 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of McLaren Vale go well with generally quite well with dishes .

Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.

Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of McLaren Vale

pink wines from the region of McLaren Vale go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of apple cake, roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard) or savoyard fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of McLaren Vale

On the nose in the region of McLaren Vale often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of apples, red fruit or raspberry.