Meet the Italian doppelgänger of Barossa Shiraz

A medium bodied Italian that shines with Friday night pizza.

You know Cabernet Sauvignon right? This is its daddy, Franc. Similar flavours, a much longer history, and — paradoxically — lives a fresher vibe.

Sometimes called the 'King of Grapes', Cab Sav is a red powerhouse that is known for its capacity to age.

If you like Pinot Noir, this could be your new red wine crush!

The name translates as 'Little Sweet One' - it's the Italian slurping red!

The red you need after a day ploughing fields in the rain.

No longer living in Pinot's shadow, Gamay is frolicking in the sunshine

Sometimes compared to the lightness of Pinot, other times to the heft of Shiraz...

Italian alpine grape with a firm handshake and a spicy personality

Originally from south-western France, this bold red is now best known in Argentina!

An expressive, unique Spanish red grape that is just taking hold in Australia.

Merlot is the well-travelled smooth talker of the grape world

An earthy, meaty red that loves the warm weather.

Considered by many as the greatest red grape on earth, it combines power with delicacy

The sexy, plush "hot-grape-summer" variety.

A stunning volcanic red grape, grown predominantly in Sicily

A seductive Sicilian red who has settled in Australia nicely

One of the greats. Light on its feet, but filled with flavour, this is a legendary red grape.

South African native red with an improving reputation.

Italy's most famous variety; a Tuscan powerhouse now.

Shiraz is known around the world for its power and spice. The quintessential Aussie grape.

Iconic Spanish grape that comes in a few different guises.

Portugal's most notable grape variety, slowly finding favour in Australia

Zinfandel is one of the USAs best known red grapes - powerful and complex. It also has a complicated past!