So, if you’re a lover of Australian wines, I’d ask you to learn about the Barossa Valley.
Wondering what’s so special about this region?

Well, this is not only one of the oldest wine regions in the country, but also an extremely important wine region.

Here, we can get some of the most popular, as well as the most sought wine brands of the world.

We could say that it was the Germans who shaped the region’s wine industry to the perfect form.

The first vines of Barossa, which produced good results, were of Riesling variety, a German wine grape.

However, most of the wines produced were used for brandy production. It was only during the mid-20th century, the industry’s focus was shifted to non-fortified and premium wines.

During those days, Barossa Valley was considered inferior to others. From that period till date, the Shiraz variety is dominating the region’s wine industry.

By the end of 20th century, the region started to concentrate on various boutique wines, which began to earn to great acclaim among the wine lovers.

In some places, these hills are reaching the heights where white vines can be cultivated without harming their characteristics.

Although the overall climatic conditions are found to be continental in Barossa valley, the presence of valleys and hills are causing a range of mesoclimates here.

In general, the valley floors are found to be experiencing warmer climates, whereas, the higher altitudes are experiencing cooler climates.

During the growing seasons, the region gets hotter, as well as drier, and the temperatures would reach up to 35 degrees Celsius.

Thus, the ripening phase extends thereby, resulting in the more concentrated flavours.

The region is getting only lesser amounts of rainfall during the growing seasons (only up to 160 mm). Therefore, irrigation will be done to support the viticulture here.

Wines from Barossa Valley

Australian Red Wine - Australian White Wine

Then, the processes like reverse osmosis and the addition of water to the must also will be done. It is noted that right from the historical times, the winemakers of Barossa Valley were utilizing shorter maceration periods to shorten the duration of wines’ contact with skins.

Thus produced wines would leave a smooth mouth-feel in the consumers. The best wines of the region are found to be richer and darker in colours with full bodies. Also, they will be loaded with fruitiness and essence of mint and eucalyptus.

Wine Grapes of Barossa Valley

We can say that the signature grape variety of Barossa Valley is the Shiraz, although several other varieties are also found here.

The other major varieties of wine grapes grown in Barossa Valley are:

• Riesling
• Semillon
• Chardonnay
• Grenache
• Mourvedre
• Cabernet Sauvignon

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