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You can hide away in between the vineyards of Gruyere at Soumah, which has an Italian-y flair but with Yarra Valley tastes. Only one hour from Melbourne, the winery pairs cool-climate wines with Italian grape varieties, casual dining, and panoramic vineyard views.
Soumah is memorable as a stop for travellers looking to do a Yarra Valley wine tour. It is much more than a wine tasting place. It is an opportunity to see how Italian wine traditions might translate and prosper in Victorian country.
A Taste of Northern Italy
Soumah os known for growing familiar Yarra Valley varieties like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its emphasis is strongly on varieties from northern Italy, such as Nebbiolo, Marzemino, Brachetto, Nascetta, and Pinot Grigio.
That combination provides a difference for the cellar door. The styles remain familiar to visitors that discover grape varieties less frequently found on Australian wine lists.
The Italian Wine Tasting
The Italian wine tasting is for people who want more than a standard cellar-door experience.
At the Gelato Bar are Soumah’s Italian varieties matched with northern Italians. The wines that the winery currently lists include: Pinot Grigio, Nascetta, Marzemino, Nebbiolo, Brachetto, as well as Barolo. Please note this experience is bookable.
For wine enthusiasts opting for Yarra Valley private tours, it may bring an added focus and teaching focus to the day.
More Than Just Wine
The experience goes beyond the tasting bench. Visitors can also lunch at Ai Fiori Trattoria with views across the vineyard. Italian-inspired food keeps wine and dining a breeze for the restaurant visit. The wines are well-paired with seasonal produce and dishes that are made with consideration, making the meal leg relaxed rather than a speedy tasting point. Guests can unwind, soak in the views, as well as let the afternoon roll on leisurely. It’s also perfect for couples, families, and small groups wanting to enjoy a winery visit as a full meal experience.
For a more relaxed visit, grab antipasti and cheese boards plus wood-fired pizza and desserts at the Piazza Bar, with al fresco seating overlooking the vines.
A Setting Worth the Drive
Part of Soumah’s charm is location. Cellar door 18 Hexham Road, Gruyere (at the Warramate ranges). It’s the ideal setting for a long lunch or leisurely tasting.
The cellar door is open daily from 10am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day & New Year). The Italian and Premium tastings are by booking, but classic tasting can be walked in to for smaller groups.
Include Soumah in Your Day Out List at Yarra Valley
A Yarra Valley wine tour should not be about racing from cellar door to cellar door, but about diversity. Soumah brings something new to the scene in an Italian food and vineyard context.
For those who prefer to have a more leisurely Yarra Valley private tour itinerary, it is possible to base the trip around a seated wine tasting and lunch, allowing time to appreciate each property rather than simply ticking it off a list.
An Italian Area in the Yarra Valley
Soumah has forged a unique convergence of northern Italian wine culture and Yarra Valley winemaking. Whether you’re intrigued by new grape varieties, Italian food, or just a gorgeous setting for an afternoon’s visit; its cellar door gives you every reason to linger. The laid-back vibe makes it super easy to chill out and explore the area at your own pace. The addition of soulful Italian to a Yarra Valley getaway for those with an eye for wine, fresh produce, as well as your choice of beautiful scenery is Soumah.