There’s a rule in the King Valley, “Never go against the Family”. Much like any family, the region has had its share of triumphs, disputes and dysfunction. And still, watching the producers rally together for the ongoing right to use the term prosecco – referring to the Italian grape these winemakers were raised with – has been nothing short of inspiring.
It’s not surprising when you realise the King Valley wine region was founded on the tenets of family, history and innovation. The Aussie Battler spirit meets the Italian migrant families bringing a piece of home with them – in the shape of sangiovese