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
The wine region of Riverina is located in the region of Big Rivers of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud of Australia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine De Bortoli or the Domaine Bimbadgen produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Riverina are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Durif, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Riverina often reveals types of flavors of citrus, violet or tangerine and sometimes also flavors of clove, mushroom or wax.
In the mouth of Riverina is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 71 estates and châteaux in the of Riverina, producing 304 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Riverina go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
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 tarte tatin, oven-baked salmon mozzarella sandwiches or apple cake.
