Zitta Wines was established in 2004 by owner and winemaker Angelo De Fazio at Greenock, in South Australia’s world-renowned Barossa Valley wine region.
Location
De Fazio Vineyard situated in the Greenock District,
North-West Barossa Valley, South Australia (approximately
4km, or 2.5mi, from the township of Greenock).
Climate
Warm to hot. Dry Summers.
Average Seasonal Temperature Range
Winter 2 °C – 18 °C
Spring 5 °C – 25 °C
Summer 8 °C – 36 °C
Autumn 7 °C – 22 °C
Rainfall
Average annual rainfall is 508mm (20”), which includes 201mm (8.3”) during the growing season.
Topography
Undulating north-west facing slopes, ranging from 250m to 307m (820.2 to 1,007.2 ft) above sea level.
Soils
Shallow red clay and sandy loams over red clays.
Viticulture
Original Shiraz planted circa 1864. A succession of replanting and re-trellising has followed. Bush vines average height 600mm (2ft). Single-wire trellising 1.2m (4ft) is used. Rows are spaced 3.7m (12ft) apart, with vines planted every 2.4m (8ft). All blocks are hand-pruned. Bush vines and select blocks are hand-picked.
Grape Varieties
Predominantly Shiraz – various select old clones. Grenache old
bush vine, Mataro (Mourvedre) bush vines and patch of old
Chardonnay vines
Irrigation
Supplementary drip irrigation is available for use.
Environmental Aspect
Sustainable land management practices.
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