The Australian wines of Matriarcado Winery

Australia's winemaking history began in 1788, when Captain Arthur Phillip planted the first vines near Sydney[1][3]. Today, vines are grown mainly in the southern states of South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia, with South Australia being the most important in grape and wine production, with around 70,000 hectares of vineyards.

The Australian wine industry is characterised by its strong growth and its technological and commercial capacity, based on training, research and innovation. Its strong knowledge base, large wineries and commercial infrastructure have enabled it to steadily increase its exports over the years to position itself as a world leader in wine innovation and technology.

The most emblematic grape varieties grown for the wine they produce are Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc. Shiraz, the grape from which our Gilda wine is made, is the oldest grape in the world and accounts for 24% of their vineyard.

In terms of soil and climate characteristics, Australia's growing regions benefit from ancient, complex soils and a cool climate in the south. The Barossa region of South Australia is known for its red and clay soils and a warm, dry climate that favours the production of high quality red wines. The Coonawarra region, also in South Australia, is famous for its terra rossa soils, a red sandy soil over a limestone layer, and a cooler climate that produces red wines of great structure and elegance.

In terms of exports, Australia is the seventh largest wine-producing country in the world, with a production volume of 14,263,000 hectolitres. Its main export destinations are the European Union, with the United Kingdom and the USA as the main receiving countries.

The Australian wine industry is a powerful reality with great technological and commercial development, based on training, research and innovation. Its solid knowledge base, large wineries and commercial infrastructure allow it to increase its exports and position itself as a world leader in wine innovation and technology.

[1] https://digital.csic.es/bitstream/10261/44923/1/Vilanova_Sector_vitivinicola...p

[2] https://www.vivirelvino.com/blog/australia-una-historia-de-altibajos--n220

[3] https://www.cellardoor24.de/es/vinos-de-australia/

[4] https://www.vidmexicana.com/blogs/hablemos-de-vinos/los-vinos-de-australia

[5] https://www.excelsior.com.mx/opinion/david-engel/2017/11/14/1201057

As Australian as the vineyard in the background, this Holden car has seen the years go by in South Australia.