#Barossa Valley Vineyards : South Australia

Barossa Valley Vineyards : South Australia

It is an important tourist and wine region located 60 km north-east Adelaide.

Its name originates from the mountain range "Barossa Ranges"

14 km long and 13km wide, with a population about 20 000 inhabitants.

The three main towns of valley each have nearly 1000 inhabitants

The wine industry plays a major role, and being the main source of income and employment in region. A large area of ​​ valley is planted with vines, or at the wine festival sees the many visitors who come to enjoy parades, concerts and local gastronomy.

Best known for red wines the valley has about 114 institutions for nearly 770 references.

Among which were found the grapes: Barbera Red-White-on-White White-on-Black, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Franc Rosé, Carignan, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Clairette, Frontignac , Gewürztraminer, Grenache, Grenache-Rosé, Lagrein, Malbec, Marsanne, Mataro, Mataro-Rosé, Merlot, Montepulciano, Moscato, Mourvèdre, Muscadelle, Muscat, Nebbiolo, Negro-Amaro, Palomino, Petite Syrah, Petit Verdot, Pinot Grey, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Meunier, Primitivo-red, Riesling, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc Savagnin-White, Semillon, Syrah, Syrah-Rosé Tempranillo, Verdelho, Vermentino, Viognier.

As well as wines from traditional method of white wines and Blended-red wine, fruit and berry wines, and fortified wines like ports.

It is one of oldest wine regions in Australia discovered with the arrival of immigrants from Europe and renowned worldwide.

Most wineries are open to the public, with appointment or not. Many also offer tours of their fields and their facilities, including some located in old buildings in the middle of historic sites.

Each has specialties and its own specificities. They all are worth a visit Whether a large basement or a large non wine.

Also renowned for its fresh seasonal products and its crafts and its restaurants.

In Traversing its roads gastronomy and wines by drive cycling. Or balloon. You will discover the magic of these wines, especially with climate conditions and varieties, that characterizes this valley, or in the warmer regions grows Syrah emblematic grape of the valley.

Enjoy delicious homemade breads, smoked meats and other regional products such as artisan cheeses along the Barossa Cheese and Wine Trail.

Don’t hesitate to come visit historic towns and discover the work of local artists, antique shops and artisans. while discovering the history of the Barossa Valley which stretches from Kapunda in the north to Mt Pleasant in the south.

Without forgotten, Tanunda a Germanic component city with traditions that are perpetuated since the 1840s with the first German settlers.