King Valley, Victoria

**King Valley, Victoria** is an alpine wine region in northeast Victoria, Australia, rising from valley floor into the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. **Wines & grapes** — It is best known for Italian varieties, especially sparkling Prosecco (Glera) and reds like Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Barbera, reflecting the area's strong Italian settler heritage. Cool-climate whites are also made. **Character** — Vineyards span a wide range of elevations, so styles shift from riper, fuller wines lower down to fresher, higher-acid wines up in the hills. The overall signature is cool-climate freshness and food-friendly structure. **Good to know** — The King Valley is often called the home of Australian Prosecco.

Wines

• Cellar Door Release Prosecco King Valley — Tulloch
• Myrrhee Estate Vineyard Chardonnay — Sam Miranda
• Nuovo Rosso — Little Helper