Top 100 wines of Beechworth - Page 2

Discover the top 100 best wines of Beechworth of North East Victoria as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Beechworth and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Beechworth

Small cool-climate GI in the foothills of the Victorian Alps (NE of Melbourne): signature Chardonnay as white king (~24%) — signature premium with notes of citrus, apple, minerality and balanced acidity, elegance comparable to top Burgundies, signature wild yeasts. Flagship Shiraz as red king (~10%) — concentrated with signature notes of black fruits, pepper, spices, often labeled Syrah in fresh Rhône tribute. GI, signature granite soils, altitude, sustainable.

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Beechworth

wines from the region of Beechworth go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of eggs in meurette, rice croquettes with salmon or provencal bourride.