Hilltops wine region

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Hilltops
Wine region
Type Australian Geographical Indication
Year established1998
CountryAustralia
Part of Southern New South Wales
Location 34°19′S148°20′E / 34.317°S 148.333°E / -34.317; 148.333
Heat units 1880 [1]
Precipitation (annual average)310 millimetres (12 in) [1]
Soil conditionsFree draining dark red granitic clay with basalt [2]
Size of planted vineyardsover 600 hectares (1,500 acres) [2]
Varietals produced Cabernet Sauvignon [3]
No. of wineries12 [4]

Hilltops is an Australian Geographical Indication for a wine region in the Southern New South Wales zone of the state of New South Wales in Australia. It includes the main towns of Boorowa, Harden and Young. [5]

The region has 600 hectares (1,500 acres) of vineyards, planted predominantly to red wine grapes. The vineyards are over 450 metres (1,480 ft) altitude, in dark red granitic clay with basalt. [2]

The wine labels showcasing the diversity and quality of Hilltops region wines include Ballinaclash, Barwang Wines, Freeman Vineyards and Grove Estate. The region produces a wide diversity of styles from Prosecco and Pinot Grigio to Fiano, Chardonnay and rosé. Red wines range from Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon to Italian origin grapes including Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. Rarer grapes are also planted including Aleatico, Furmint and two reds – Corvina and Rondinella.

References

  1. 1 2 James Halliday. "Hilltops Wine Region" . Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "Hilltops". Major Wine Regions of Australia. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016– via Wine Australia.
  3. ↑ "Hilltops". NSW Wine Industry Association. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "Wineries". Young Visitor Information Centre. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "Hilltops". Wine Australia . Retrieved 25 May 2016.
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