Wines made from Durif grapes of Australia - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Durif as a single variety or as a blend of Australia.
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 wines of Australia
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.
What are the typical flavors of the Durif grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 13% of Durif
- OakPresent in 7% of Durif
- EarthPresent in 5% of Durif
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Durif
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Durif
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Durif
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Durif
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Durif