📜 Avola
A regional IGT wine from around Avola in south-east Sicily, home of Nero d'Avola.
Avola is a protected geographical indication (PGI). Country: Italy. Part of: Sicily.
Main grape varieties: Nero d'Avola. Wines made here: Red wine, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Sicily
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Nero d'Avola
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Avola?
Avola is a wine area in this country: Italy.
Which grapes are used for Avola wine?
Avola wine is made mainly from these grapes: Nero d'Avola.
What does the Avola status mean?
Avola is a protected geographical indication: a link to the place is required, but the rules are looser than for a designation of origin.
Similar
📍 Vittoria · 📜 Eloro · 📜 Monreale · 📜 Contea di Sclafani · 📜 Fontanarossa di Cerda · 📜 Menfi
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.