Italian Grapes
Nero d'Avola
Nero d'Avola (Black of Avola) is the most important red grape in Sicily.
Nero d'Avola Flavors
Black Currant. Blackberry. Black Cherry. Black Plum. Orange Zest. Dried Fruit. Raisin. Fig. Carob. Oak. Tobacco. Chili Pepper. Licorice.
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Black Plum |
 Dried Fruit |
 Raisins |
 Fig |
 Volcanic |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging
Some taste a smooky, dusty flavor from Etna volcano dust.
 Oak |
 Tobacco |
 Chili |
 Licorice |
Nero d'Avola Profile
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium - High |
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus |
| ACIDITY: | High |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-15% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 16-17°C (61-63°F) |
Nero d'Avola Food Pairing
Nero d'Avola pairs well Rich Meat, Sicilian and Mediterranean Cuisine.
 Antipasti |
 Oxtail Soup |
 Ham |
 Bacon Burger |
 Chicken |
 Turkey |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Wild Boar |
 Veal |
 Deer |
Excellent Pairings
Antipasti. Cold Cut. Salami.
Hamburger. Bacon Burger.
Ossobuco (Veal Shanks).
Rich Meat. Stews. Oxtail Soup.
Venison Stew. Wild Boar Stew.
Roasted or Grilled BBQ.
Chicken. Duck. Pork. Rabbit.
Sicilian Specialities
Caponata (Cooked Vegetable Salad).
Mozzarella Arancini (Stuffed Rice Balls).
Pistachio-Crusted Veal Chops.
Farsumagru (Veal-Roll with Bacon, Cheese, and Eggs).
The Ideal Glass for Nero d'Avola
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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About
Nero d'Avola is a full bodied red wine with the same boldness as Syrah (Shiraz) and Cabernet Sauvignon.
It is named after the city of Avola, but produced in many districts of Sicilia.
Younger wines show raspberry and juicy, red-fruit flavors, while more complex examples offer plum, dark fruit and chocolate flavors.
When blended, the higher percentage of Nero d’Avola, the stronger and richer the wine will be.
Nero d'Avola is also considered one of the top Rosé.
Wine Region Sicilia (Sicily)
Etna with the city of Catania in the foreground
Black Grapes |
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35% Cataratto |
13% Chardonnay |
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Soil
Volcanic mountains, volcanic hills and dark volcanic soil is covering most of Sicily, but is most significant around the Volcano Mount Etna.
Climate
Sicily is excellent for high-quality winemaking. With Mediterranean influences as well as lots of sunshine, the overall climate is warm and dry.
But, the island has mountains, and the benefit of altitude helps to moderate heat, preserve acidity, and even out ripening.
Winds from the oceans protect grapes from frost and mildew, and the harvest is one of the longest in Italy (90 days).
Sicilia has 1 DOCG and 23 DOC regions:
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Alcamo DOC
Contea di Sclafani
Contessa Entellina DOC
Delia Nivolelli DOC
Eloro DOC
Erice DOC
Etna DOC
Faro DOC
Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
Mamertino di Milazzo
Marsala DOC
Menfi DOC
Monreale DOC
Noto DOC
Pantelleria DOC
Riesi DOC
Salaparuta DOC
Sambuca di Sicilia DOC
Santa Margherita di Belice DOC
Sciacca DOC
Sicilia DOC
Siracusa DOC
Vittoria DOC
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