Nero d'Avola Rosato (Sicily)
Nero D`Avola Rosato is from Sicily in South West Italy.
This ruby Rosé is made with the local grape Nero d' Avola.
Typical Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Pomegranate |
 Strawberry |
 Plum |
 Citrus |
 Rose Petals |
 Licorice |
 Minerals |
Nero d'Avola Rosato flavors remind of dried flowers and summer fruit. Notes of Pineapple and Peach.
Nero d'Avola Rosato Profile
Nero d'Avola Rosato is a full bodied Rosé, dry and acidic. Some smooth tannins:
| SUGAR: | Dry 3g/l | ||
| BODY: | Full | ||
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY: | Medium Plus | ||
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Nero d'Avola Rosato Food Pairing
Nero d'Avola Rosato has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing. It loves BBQ, Pasta and Spicy Food.
 Pizza |
 Antipasti |
 Charcuterie |
 Seafood |
 Pasta |
 Spicy |
 Tex-Mex |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairings
Pasta. Risotto. Cous Cous.
Tapenade. Bruschetta. Olive Oil.
Anchovy. Garlic. Safran. Herbs.
Grilled or Roasted Fish. Seafood. Paella. Fishcakes.
Tacos. Fajitas. Wrap. Quiche.
Cold Cuts. Charcuterie. Sausages.
Roasted Chicken. Turkey. Ham. Lamb. Veal.
BBQ. Grilled Pork. Hamburger.
Best Match Cuisine
Mediterranean. Spicy Asian. Thai.
Mexican. Tex Mex. Moroccan. Indian Curry.
Cheeses
Goat. Sheep.
Medium Aged Cow Cheese.
Italian Specialities
Antipasti (Finger Food).
Insalata Caprese (Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil).
Tagliere Salumi e Formaggi (Salami and Cheese Plate).
Cozze Gratinate (Gratinated Stuffed Mussels).
Pasta ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Pasta).
Penne all'Arrabbiata (Pasta in Spicy Sauce).
Fritto Misto di Mare (Mixed Fried Seafood).
Spiedini e Arrosticini (Meat Skewer).
Porchetta (Roasted Pork Belly with Rosemary).
About Nero d'Avola Rosato
The pink color comes from a brief contact between the skins and the must.
The following DOCs produce Nero d'Avola Rosato in Sicilia:
- Riesi DOC
- Sambuca di Sicilia DOC
Wine Region Sicilia (Sicily)
Etna with the city of Catania in the foreground
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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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