Nero D'Avola

Nero d'Avola is, in our minds, the ultimate Australian grape variety. Hardy and drought resistant, it produces good size crops that are absolutely packed with flavour and natural acidity. It thrives in the hot, dry climate of the Riverland, and when farmed organically and biodynamically, it produced the best fruit in the region by far. Fermented on skins for 14 days, hand plunged twice daily and pumped over twice during fermentation, the wine is pressed off to old French hogsheads for elevage for 8 months.

Dense, pungent mixed berry on the nose, carob and mossy earth with a crack of white pepper spice. Medium bodied and acid driven on the palate, cranberry and pomegranate pop against soft and evolved tannin for a lovely, smooth yet serious drink. Best pals with pepperoni pizza (rocket and honey on top optional), or a big bowl of spaghetti alla puttanesca with friends in the sunshine. 

- Delinquente