The flavor of earth in wine of Australia
Discover the of Australia wines revealing the of earth flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
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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.
The word of the wine: Primeur
Said of wines from the last vintage and, by extension, wines of the year, fruity and easy-drinking, put on sale on the third Thursday in November. The AOC regulations specify that a wine is said to be primeur if it is bottled before the spring, and nouveau if it is bottled before the following harvest. Beaujolais Nouveau is therefore a vin primeur.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor d'earth of Australia?
- Pinot noirIn 30% of wines with flavor d'earth
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 23% of wines with flavor d'earth
- ChardonnayIn 10% of wines with flavor d'earth
- Touriga nacionalIn 4% of wines with flavor d'earth
- MerlotIn 3% of wines with flavor d'earth
- DurifIn 3% of wines with flavor d'earth
- SyrahIn 2% of wines with flavor d'earth
- Cabernet francIn 2% of wines with flavor d'earth
- Pinot grisIn 2% of wines with flavor d'earth
- GewurztraminerIn 2% of wines with flavor d'earth