“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 produces the best fruit in the region by far. We’ve always wanted to make a serious red wine with Nero d’Avola –finally the stars have aligned to make it happen from 2021 vintage.
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 10 months. This wine represents everything we love about Nero d’Avola and the perfect balance the variety seems to create in the wines it makes. It has dense red fruit but is light on it’s feet. It is smooth and lush but with a razor sharp acidity that make it moreish and drinkable. There is earthiness and tannin but not in an overpowering way, the gentle oak aging allowing all these elements to come together in harmony. I love this wine, I hope you do to.” – Delinquente
PRODUCER: Delinquente
VARIETAL: Nero d’Avola
ABV: 13.5%
SIZE: 750ml Bottle
ORIGIN: Riverland, SA