'Alt varieties' diversifying Aussie offer
Grapes such as Touriga Nacional and Vermentino, more commonly associated with Portugal and Italy, are gaining ground in Australia, particularly among boutique producers keen to offer younger consumers something other than Shiraz or Chardonnay.
Parts of Australia’s climate is much more like Portugal than Bordeaux”, said winemaker David Bowley of boutique winery Vinteloper speaking to the drinks business at the Australia Day Tasting on Tuesday. “In Australia we don’t drink much imported wine so people are having to grow alternative varieties to keep interest. Some of that is now coming abroad.”
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