Robe wine region
Robe is a wine region located in the south east of South Australia immediately adjoining the town of Robe. The region received appellation as an Australian Geographical Indication (AGI) in 2006. It is part of the Limestone Coast wine zone.
| Wine region | |
| Type | Australian Geographical Indication |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2006 |
| Years of wine industry | since 1994 |
| Country | Australia |
| Part of | Limestone Coast zone |
| Climate region | ’I’ |
| Heat units | 1346 |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 682 ha (1,690 acres) |
| No. of vineyards | 13 (2008) |
| Grapes produced | 1,136 tonnes (1,118 long tons; 1,252 short tons) |
| Varietals produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Merlot |
| No. of wineries | three |
| Comments | climate data: 2011, production: 2012 & 2014. |
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