Ricca Terra â Caravel, Riverland
Ashley and Hollyâs Ratcliffâs Ricca Terra Farms set out to shake up perceptions of the Riverland as a region that only grew grapes for generic bulk wine. They believed that by implementing quality-minded practices and focusing on climate-apt varieties, they would be able to unlock the regionâs potential. By any measure, they have succeeded, elevating the profiles of grapes like nero dâavola, fiano, aglianico and arinto in the process. But that wasnât all, with the Caravel Vineyard planted relatively recently to largely celebrate Portuguese varieties, like touriga nacional, tinta cĂŁo and tinta barroca, along with some more Italians. The fruit goes to their own Ricca Terra and Terra do Rio labels, as well as being sold to top makers, such as Bellwether, Unico Zelo, Shaw + Smith, Alpha Box & Dice, Jumpinâ Juice and Gatch Wine.
