Wines made from Durif grapes of Southern New South Wales
Discover the best wines made with Durif as a single variety or as a blend of Southern New South Wales.
More informations about the variety Durif
Powerful, deeply coloured reds with an inky, near-black robe, firm tannins and dense palate. Intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, black pepper, chocolate, spices and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Near-extinct in France, it became a star as Petite Sirah in California (Napa, Lodi, Paso Robles) and is emblematic of Rutherglen, Australia. French variety created in 1880 by François Durif in the Isère (spontaneous cross of Syrah × Peloursin).
More informations about the region of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
Southern New South Wales zone (Canberra District, Gundagai, Hilltops, Tumbarumba), high-altitude vineyards (~500 m), warm days and cool nights. Signature Shiraz: elegant and spiced with blackberry, black cherry, pepper, violet and herbaceous hints, fine tannins and refined fruit — an airy alternative to sunny Shiraz. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon and silky Pinot Noir as complements. Tense Riesling, Chardonnay (fine sparkling at Tumbarumba) and Viognier in whites.