Food is where this wine really gets going, especially with grilled lamb, charred sausages, beef burgers and rich tomato-based pasta where the juicy fruit and fine tannin settle in nicely. It also works brilliantly with mushroom pizza, slow-cooked ragu and roasted vegetables, thanks to that fresh acidity and savoury edge. Serve Zerella La Gita Nero D’Avola 2025 slightly cool for best effect, and it’ll bring plenty of charm to a relaxed dinner or a backyard cook-up.

There’s solid pedigree here too, with the La Gita Nero d’Avola line picking up recognition on the show circuit and earning a strong reputation for value and drinkability. The 2025 vintage should suit anyone after a modern Australian take on Nero d’Avola – fruit-forward, medium-bodied and easy to enjoy now. If you want a red that’s a bit different but still dead easy to love, this is a smart pick.