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: Pinot gris
Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.
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 simple pancake batter, baked eggplant with mozzarella or apple pie.
