Dolcetto, or the ‘little sweet one’ (translated from Italian), certainly lives up to its reputation here. Low tannin and high fruitiness - it's supple, red berried, juicy and medium bodied. Definitely one of those wines you can pop in the fridge for half an hour before drinking, it's all slurpy, tangy fun.

La Prova was set up in the Adelaide Hills by winemaker Sam Scott back in 2008, as the culmination of two decades spent working both internationally and in South Australia. There is a real focus on Italian grape varieties planted in Australia, and examples like Barbera and Sangiovese really take the lead. La Prova is a grand experiment that brings together traditional Italian varieties and ancient Australian soils. The pairing creates wines that are ready for the future from grapes that use less water and withstand warming conditions, supporting a production philosophy that is inherently sustainable, and some would say necessary, to ensure the future of Australian wine. Fruit is sourced from vineyards best suited to each variety; largely from the varied topography of the Adelaide Hills, but from farther afield too including Prosecco from King Valley and Nero d’Avola from McLaren Vale. Regardless of origin, the wines offer deliciousness and plenty of interest.