/ Bridge Pa Triangle
The Bridge Pa Triangle Sub-Region plays a big part in the story of Hawke’s Bay as a great temperate climate wine region of the world.
Grape growing and wine production was first pioneered in the area in the 1980’s and early 1990’s.
The area now extends over more than 2,000 hectares on the western side of the Heretaunga plains and includes the largest concentration of vineyards in Hawke’s Bay.
The Bridge Pa Triangle Sub-Region
Recognised as a premium wine growing area and home to a large number of internationally acclaimed wineries and vineyards, the BPT comprises the largest concentration of vineyards and cellar doors in Hawkes Bay. This offers an exciting wine and exploration experience to enjoy an interesting and individual range of wines and styles.
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The grape growing area is roughly delineated by three roads: Ngatarawa Road, State Highway 50 and Maraekakaho Road. In ancient times the area was blanketed by the pumice tephra of numerous Taupo volcanic events.
Soil Types
The Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District contains the oldest soils on the Heretaunga Plains, formed over thousands of years by the changing course of the lower Ngaruroro River. It is characterised by three main soil types: the Takapau and Ngatarawa series are both sandy loam over gravel, while the eastern border along Ngatarawa Road is primarily Te Awa clay loam on pumice sand.
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All three are free-draining, warm soils overlying red metal alluvial gravels that are ideally suited to viticulture, with sufficient water holding capacity to give balanced vines with only limited irrigation.
It is the special nature of the soils that provide depth and flavour to the wines. The combination of these special soils with high sunshine hours, low rainfall and ‘Growing Degree Days’ makes the Bridge Pa Triangle a unique viticulture area.
The Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District Association
The Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District was launched to celebrate and promote one of New Zealand’s premium winegrowing sub-regions.
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Initiated in 2008 the the management and co-ordination of this Hawke’s Bay sub-region is overseen by the member wineries and winegrowers.
From the establishment of the wine district sub-region, each member endeavors to promote the unique properties that the wines from this region reflect.