Fiano and Montepulciano shine at the new Australian Italian Varieties Wine Awards

This year saw the launch of a brand new wine show, the Australian Italian Varietals Wine Awards (AIVWA), and the inaugural results have just been announced highlighting the ever increasing quality and popularity of wines produced from Italian grape varieties grown in Australia. Nearly 200 wines – all made with Italian heritage and Australian style – were entered into the show from across the country and were collected into an impressive range of 26 different varietals/blends/styles; including amongst others, Prosecco, Moscato, Arneis, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, Friulano, Aglianico, Lagrein, Nero d’Avola, Primitivo, Sagratino and Dolcetto.