Delinquente Wine Co. 'Delinquente's Hell' Nero d'Avola, Riverland, Australia

From the sunburnt sands of Riverland and the rebellious spirit of its makers, the 2022 Delinquente Wine Co. 'Delinquente's Hell' Nero d'Avola, Riverland, Australia is a bold testament to place, grape, and experimentation. This small-batch, single-vineyard red from the Hell Series is a no-holds-barred expression of Nero d’Avola, Australia’s Mediterranean soulmate, delivered with texture, balance, and an unapologetic sense of style.

Product Details:

• Grape Variety: 100% Nero d’Avola
• Vineyard: Bassham’s Organic & Biodynamic Barmera Vineyard
• Winemaker: Con-Greg Grigoriou
• Owner: Delinquente Wine Co.
• Alcohol: 13%
• Soil Type: Red sandy loam over limestone
• Harvest: March 2022
• Fermentation: Wild yeast, 14 days on skins with hand plunging and pumpovers
• Aging: 8 months in seasoned French hogsheads
• Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
• Bottled: November 2022
• Released: February 2023
• Farming: Certified Organic and Biodynamic

Sensory Description:

Rich in personality and terroir, this wine unleashes plush notes of dense red cherry, black plum, and dusty raspberry, lifted by a vein of zippy acidity that cuts through the warmth of its Riverland origins. On the palate, it’s both plush and nimble, walking a tightrope between lush fruit and structured finesse. The subtle earthiness and fine, dusty tannins are beautifully integrated, thanks to the gentle elevage in neutral French oak. There's a raw, tactile quality to the texture, while the finish hums with wild herbs, iron-rich soil, and a savory snap.

Winemaker's Background:

Delinquente Wine Co. is the creative force of winemaker Con-Greg Grigoriou, who was raised in Riverland and is dedicated to producing low-intervention wines from organically farmed, Southern Italian grape varieties. Working only with growers who share their vision of sustainability, Delinquente focuses on grapes like Nero d’Avola, Montepulciano, and Vermentino, varieties that thrive in Riverland’s dry, sun-drenched conditions. Their wines are wild, drinkable, and unmistakably expressive of place. As their name suggests, Delinquente bucks convention at every turn, delivering wines with personality and power.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve slightly chilled (around 14–16°C) to accentuate the wine’s energetic acidity and layered fruit. Pair with wood-fired pizzas topped with spicy sausage, eggplant parmigiana, or mushroom risotto. It's equally at home with a charcuterie spread or grilled lamb skewers, showcasing its rustic charm and food-loving versatility.

Wild at heart yet impressively poised, the 2022 Delinquente Wine Co.'s 'Delinquente's Hell' Nero d'Avola, Riverland, Australia channels its vineyard roots and renegade spirit into a red wine that’s both visceral and refined, designed to be savored now, or celebrated as a benchmark of Australia’s new wave.