Alpine Victoria in the Upper King River valley; Italian immigrant settlers from the 1960s planted Italian varieties — Prosecco, Sangiovese, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Pinot Grigio, and Arneis. Now Australia's leading Italian-variety region. Elevation 150–900m; volcanic basalt and red granitic clay soils. Brown Brothers pioneered the region; Dal Zotto and Pizzini define Italian-Australian identity.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Good alpine Victorian vintage; Prosecco (Glera) achieved excellent aromatic freshness; Sangiovese showing cherry depth |
| 2021 | — | Outstanding King Valley vintage; Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco lauded at Australian Sparkling Wine Trophy; Sangiovese refined |
| 2020 | — | Good conditions; Italian varieties adapting well to alpine Victoria; Dal Zotto range showing consistent quality improvement |
| 2019 | — | Classic King Valley vintage; Glera fresh and aromatic; Sangiovese achieving Italian-level complexity from Australian soil |
| 2018 | — | Variable alpine conditions; altitude sites fared better; Prosecco freshness preserved; Sangiovese typically structured |
| 2017 | — | Good vintage; volcanic basalt delivering characteristic mineral depth; Italian varieties thriving in alpine Victoria |
| 2016 | — | Superb King Valley vintage; Dal Zotto Prosecco received national recognition; Sangiovese complex and age-worthy |