Wine regions of New Zealand: Central Otago
Wine region: Central Otago
This is the Central Otago wine region. The largest, oldest and southernmost of New Zealand’s regions, Central Otago includes a number of smaller areas: Alexandra District, Cromwell Basin, Wanaka, Bannockburn and Gibbston.
Central Otago has around 170 producers with vineyards covering 1,400 hectares and over 60 wineries. It produces around 2 million liters of wine per year. Of this amount, 90 percent comes from Pinot Noir grapes that thrive in its climate.
The region produces roughly 500 labels each year and exports 30 percent of them to countries including Australia, the United Kingdom and the United… Read more