Best Wine Varieties for a Wine Region - Part 2 of 2
The best wine varieties for a wine region
Here is another general rule of thumb for determining best wine varieties for certain climates...
Very Hot (over 23 oC) climates are best for fortified wines
Hot (21 - 23 oC) climates are best for early drinking wines
Warm (19 - 21 oC) climates generally have short to medium-term cellaring potential and can also be drunk young
Cool (17 - 19 oC) climate wines have good acids and tannins when young, and will cellar well.
For cold (below 17 oC) climate wines, the actual vintage is important for cellaring.
Heat requirements for ripening different wine varieties are...
1,100 HDD = Pinot Gris
1,150 HDD = Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho, Pinot Noir
1,200 HDD = Riesling, Semillon, Durif, Zinfandel
1,250 HDD = Chenin Blanc, Marsanne, Viognier, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese, Shiraz
1,300 HDD = Cabernet Sauvignon
1,350 HDD = Grenache1,400 HDD = Tarrango
Although the above is given as a guide for different heat requirements for different varieties, there are actually no defined minimum and maximum heat units for grapegrowing because other factors can come into the equation.
Vineyards extend all over Australia, covering many different types of soils, climate conditions and grape varieties. This diversity serves to create an infinite range of taste sensations for us very appreciative wine drinkers.
Here is another general rule of thumb for determining best wine varieties for certain climates...
Very Hot (over 23 oC) climates are best for fortified wines
Hot (21 - 23 oC) climates are best for early drinking wines
Warm (19 - 21 oC) climates generally have short to medium-term cellaring potential and can also be drunk young
Cool (17 - 19 oC) climate wines have good acids and tannins when young, and will cellar well.
For cold (below 17 oC) climate wines, the actual vintage is important for cellaring.
Heat requirements for ripening different wine varieties are...
1,100 HDD = Pinot Gris
1,150 HDD = Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho, Pinot Noir
1,200 HDD = Riesling, Semillon, Durif, Zinfandel
1,250 HDD = Chenin Blanc, Marsanne, Viognier, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese, Shiraz
1,300 HDD = Cabernet Sauvignon
1,350 HDD = Grenache1,400 HDD = Tarrango
Although the above is given as a guide for different heat requirements for different varieties, there are actually no defined minimum and maximum heat units for grapegrowing because other factors can come into the equation.
Vineyards extend all over Australia, covering many different types of soils, climate conditions and grape varieties. This diversity serves to create an infinite range of taste sensations for us very appreciative wine drinkers.
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