Nero d'Avola is famous for its black fruit, and this tasty red is full of dusty red and black berry fruit with a nice savouriness that feels like it is itching to pair up with your fave tomato-based pasta. It's only a medium-bodied red, and that's a big part of the extra joy here.

Origin: The island of Sicily, Italy. Mainly Grown In: Sicily and southern Italy, and also in the Riverland in South Australia. Key Facts: Nero d'Avola, which translates to "The Black (Grape) of Avola", comes originally from the area around the city of Avola in the south-east of Sicily. In modern times it has spread its wings and now comfortably calls Australia and some parts of California home. It is the most planted grape in Sicily, and provides the backbone for some of this island's best wines. It produces fleshy, black-fruited wines with zippy acidity and a moderate but noticeable backbone of tannin, to sharpen things up. There's no lack of character here - it is floral, fruit driven but whip sharp. A great drink. Fun Facts: Nero d'Avola is Italian, but was built to be grown in Australia - it loves long hot summers!