The use of "Nero d'Avola" to describe Australian
wine made from that variety has an uncertain future following the
recognition under Australian law of the Italian geographical
indication (GI) "Avola".
Background
On 7 December 2018, Australia's Geographical Indications
Committee (Committee) made a final determination
for protection in Australia of the Italian GI Avola, despite
opposition from the Winemakers' Federation of Australia
(WFA).
The determination of a foreign GI by the Committee leads to the
registration of that GI under the Wine Australia Act 2013,
making it an offence to sell, export or import wine in Australia
with a description and presentation (for example, a label) that
includes the registered GI if the wine does not originate in the
country, region or locality related to the registration (subject to
limited exceptions).
