The rise of Italian varieties in Australia should not be a surprise to any of us – many of the early wine pioneers in Australia came from the Mediterranean. Nevertheless, the recent resurgence of these wines has excited many in the wine trade with their new-world take on old classics. Far from its native home in Italy, this Arneis is crisp, dry and full of fruit flavour, but surprisingly light on its feet with good fresh acidity.

Arneis makes a good match for white fish and seafood dishes, as well as pork dishes and pastas with a light sauce.