Top 100 wines of Riverina
Discover the top 100 best wines of Riverina of Big Rivers as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Riverina and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Riverina
Vast hot region of southwest New South Wales (Australia): Botrytis Sémillon signature as king sweet white — opulent with signature notes of honey, candied apricot, mango, quince, orange marmalade, saffron and a wax touch (Sauternes style, De Bortoli's iconic Noble One, 1982). Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot and Durif as sunny reds. Chardonnay, Verdelho, Gewurztraminer, Moscato as gourmand whites. GI, flat plains and hot Mediterranean climate, irrigation.
Discover the grape variety: Nero d'Avola
Full-bodied, warm reds with deep colour and generous alcohol, with aromas of blackberry, black cherry jam, plum, liquorice, chocolate and Mediterranean spice. Ripe tannins and a broad, sunny finish. The star of Sicily (Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG blended with Frappato, Eloro DOC). Native Sicilian variety, also called Calabrese, the most planted on the island.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Riverina
wines from the region of Riverina go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, mild and soft cheese or fruity desserts such as recipes of chocolate mousse, savoyard fondue or the coughing cat's apple crumble.
