Translating as "black grape of Avola", Nero dAvola hails from the Italian town for which its named. It didnt arrive in Australia until 1998 and while its not widely known, its proving to be a delicious drink. With a similar weight to Pinot Noir and Grenache, it thrives in moderate to warm climates such as Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Riverland, Heathcote and Murray Darling.