Collection: Nero d'Avola Red Wine Collection

Discover Nero d'Avola Red Wines

Explore our selection of Nero d'Avola wines, showcasing this bold Sicilian grape variety from both its Italian homeland and innovative Australian expressions. Known for its rich, full-bodied character and approachable style, Nero d'Avola has become one of the most celebrated indigenous Italian varieties.

Sicily: The Birthplace of Nero d'Avola

Nero d'Avola originates from Sicily, Italy's sun-drenched southern island, where it has been cultivated for centuries. The variety takes its name from the town of Avola on Sicily's southeastern coast. The Mediterranean climate—characterised by hot, dry summers, mild winters, and cooling sea breezes—creates ideal conditions for this heat-loving variety. Sicily's diverse soils, ranging from volcanic deposits near Mount Etna to limestone and clay in the south, contribute layers of complexity to the wines.

Sicilian Nero d'Avola typically displays intense flavours of black cherry, plum, and blackberry, with notes of liquorice, chocolate, and Mediterranean herbs. The warm climate produces wines with ripe tannins, generous fruit concentration, and a velvety texture that makes them immediately enjoyable whilst retaining excellent ageing potential.

Australian Nero d'Avola: New World Innovation

Australian winemakers, particularly in South Australia's McLaren Vale region, have embraced Nero d'Avola with remarkable results. McLaren Vale's warm, Mediterranean-style climate with cooling Gulf St Vincent breezes mirrors Sicily's conditions, allowing the variety to thrive. The region's ancient soils and innovative viticulture produce distinctive expressions that honour the variety's Italian heritage whilst showcasing Australian terroir.

Australian Nero d'Avola often exhibits slightly brighter acidity and more pronounced fruit purity, with winemakers sometimes crafting contemporary styles including blends with other Mediterranean varieties like Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria), creating fresh, vibrant wines perfect for modern drinking.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

Nero d'Avola wines are characterised by deep ruby to garnet colour, aromatic profiles of dark berries, cherry, spice, and earthy notes, with a medium to full body balanced by soft tannins and moderate acidity. These versatile wines pair beautifully with grilled meats, pasta with rich tomato sauces, pizza, roasted vegetables, and aged cheeses.

We offer great value on authentic Nero d'Avola wines from both traditional Sicilian producers and pioneering Australian winemakers, delivered across Australia.