Australia is an extremely important wine producing country, both in terms of quality and the scale of its wine economy. Wine Australia's 2018 annual report describes it as the sixth largest wine producer in the world. That year's production was 1. 29 million litres (341 million US gallons), split 52:48 between red and white.
In 2015, there were just over 135,000 hectares of Vineyards in Australia. 30% of this vineyard was planted to Shiraz, 18% to Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% to Chardonnay. Merlot covers 6% and Sauvignon Blanc 5%.
Australia has developed a comprehensive appellation system.
As of 2018, there were 65 designated wine regions. Readers can find more information on wine and labelling laws on our Australian wine labels page.
Its vast Size and wide range of climatic and geographical conditions make it one of the most versatile wine-producing countries in the world. Overall, the Climate is affected by its Southern latitude, but regional characteristics such as altitude and proximity to the oceans also play an important role.
Most certainly Portuguese, not to be confused with the Touriga Franca also of the same origin. In Portugal, where it is widely cultivated, it is used to produce, among other things, the famous red Porto. It is also found in Uzbekistan, Australia, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, etc... very little known in France, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of A1 vines.
red wines from the region of Australia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of navarin of the sea da gigi, shoulder of lamb in a crust or duck with orange.
