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Where is Central Otago wine from?

Central Otago is a red wine from Cromwell / Bannockburn, in Central Otago, Otago, New Zealand. It is a GI wine made mainly from Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling.

Central Otago wine label
Photo: Agne27, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Central Otago at a glance

ClassificationGI
AppellationCentral Otago
StyleRed wine
GrapesPinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling
Village or townCromwell / Bannockburn
SubregionCentral Otago
RegionOtago
CountryNew Zealand
Coordinates-45.0459, 169.1956

Central Otago

Cromwell / Bannockburn, Otago, New Zealand

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One of the world's southernmost wine regions

Appellation
Central Otago
Grapes
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling

Central Otago, in the mountains of the southern South Island, is one of the southernmost wine regions in the world. Grapes were tried here during the 1860s gold rush, but modern planting began in the 1970s and 1980s. It is best known for Pinot Noir.

Producers to know

  • Felton Road
  • Rippon
  • Mt Difficulty
  • Chard Farm
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Central Otago: questions and answers

Where is Central Otago wine from?

Central Otago is a red wine from Cromwell / Bannockburn, in Central Otago, Otago, New Zealand. It is a GI wine made mainly from Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling.

Which country is Central Otago from?

Central Otago is from New Zealand, in the Otago wine region.

What grape is Central Otago made from?

Central Otago is made mainly from Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling.

Is Central Otago a red or a white wine?

Central Otago is a red wine.

Who are the best producers of Central Otago?

Producers to know include Felton Road, Rippon, Mt Difficulty and Chard Farm.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.