Nero d’Avola was introduced to Ricca Terra Farms out of pure frustration during the millennium drought. Faced with the reality of a limited future supply of irrigated water, the team needed a grape variety capable of withstanding the warm and dry climate of the Riverland region.

After extensive in-field trials, they discovered that only half the irrigated water was required to grow quality Nero d’Avola grapes compared to some French varieties. Twelve years on, Nero d’Avola is without a doubt Ricca Terra Farms’ flagship grape variety.

Nero d’Avola was one of the first grape varieties planted on the vineyard. Its resilience and ability to thrive with minimal inputs, particularly water, have earned it the title of Ricca Terra’s “king of kings.”

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