Discover the top 100 best red wines of Riverina of Big Rivers as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Riverina and the best vintages to taste in this region.
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.
Powerful, tannic reds with deep colour and tight structure, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, coffee and balsamic-volcanic mineral notes. High acidity and very fine ageing potential, often compared to nebbiolo. Star of Taurasi DOCG in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture DOCG in Basilicata (vines planted on volcanic soils). Late-ripening southern Italian variety of probable ancient Greek origin.
red wines from the region of Riverina go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of couscous without couscous maker, lamb chops à la champvallon or duck legs with confit potatoes.
On the nose in the region of Riverina often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or plum and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, pepper or cocoa. In the mouth in the region of Riverina is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
