Alpine Valleys
Encyclopedia
The Alpine Valleys are an Australian wine
region located in the north eastern section of Victoria
. Along with nearby by Beechworth
, the area is distinctly cooler in climate than some of the other north east wine regions like Rutherglen
. The Alpine Valleys produce grapes primarily for table wine
production.
Australian wine
The Australian Wine Industry is the fourth largest exporter of wine around the world, with 760 million litres a year to a large international export market and contributes $5.5 billion per annum to the nation's economy...
region located in the north eastern section of Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
. Along with nearby by Beechworth
Beechworth, Victoria
Beechworth is a well-preserved historical town located in the north-east of Victoria, Australia, famous for its major growth during the gold rush days of the mid-1850s...
, the area is distinctly cooler in climate than some of the other north east wine regions like Rutherglen
Rutherglen, Victoria
Rutherglen is a small town in north-eastern Victoria, Australia, near the Murray River border with New South Wales. The town was named after the Scottish town of Rutherglen which lies just outside Glasgow...
. The Alpine Valleys produce grapes primarily for table wine
Table wine
Table wine is a wine term with two different meanings: a wine style; and a quality level within wine classification.In the United States, table wine primarily designates a wine style - ordinary wine which is neither fortified nor sparkling....
production.