PIRRAMIMMA WINES, KUITPO, SOUTH AUSTRALIA Case story Pirramimma Wines find Grundfos is good to the last drop Pirramimma Wines has a proud tradition stretching to 1892. As one of oldest family wineries in South Australia’s famed McLaren Vale region, a large part of Piramimma’s reputation rests on producing the finest grapes in their 130 hectare vineyard. A critical aspect of the winery's grape production is reliable irrigation, which depends on a Grundfos SP46 submersible pump located at the bottom of a bore 78 meters deep. This pump has proved its reliability over more than 20 vintages and a recent service established that it should continue operating smoothly for many more years. THE SITUATION Pirramimma Wines is a premium winery in one of Australia leading wine producing regions. First established in 1892, the winery is now under the stewardship of a fourth generation and produces a range of red, white, sparkling and fortified wines. The Kuitpo location was chosen for its similarities to the famous wine growing region of Bordeaux, in France. However, without access to water for irrigation, winemaking would not be possible. Winemaking is a subtle alchemy of terroir, climate, season, and the winemaker’s personal talent for blending and ageing. However, no winemaker would argue that the fundamental requirement for an excellent vintage is excellent grapes. To maintain the quality of their grapes, Pirramimma Wines irrigates the vines using water sourced from a 78-metre-deep bore.
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