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Other Italian varietals include Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Aleatico, Prosecco, Fiano, Pinot Grigio, and an obscure varietal for Australia, Furmint. Their priority is well crafted wines with a focus on textural complexity, balance, and food-friendliness.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOne variety that is synonymous with the Hilltops terroir is shiraz – the classic Australian red grape that thrives in a continental climate, where warm days and cool nights are integral to cultivating balance and complexity. The Altura Vineyard encompasses a block of over 50-year-old shiraz vines, now showing that vine maturity contributes to exceptional intensity and balance when blended with more recent plantings. 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