π Nero d'Avola
The main red grape of Sicily; it makes rich, fruity wines.
Nero d'Avola is Sicily's main red grape. The name means "black of Avola". Avola is a town in the south-east of the island, near Syracuse.
The grape loves heat and sun. The berries are dark and sweet. The wine is rich, with notes of ripe plum, black cherry and spice, and good structure. It is often made as a single-variety wine but also used in blends, such as Cerasuolo di Vittoria, together with another local grape.
Nero d'Avola is grown in several Sicilian zones: Avola, Noto, Eloro, Vittoria, Syracuse, Monreale, Alcamo and Mamertino. Depending on place, the wine can be soft or stronger. Sicily counts as Italian wine but has its own character because of the hot climate and volcanic soils. Nero d'Avola wines go well with grilled meat, tomato sauces and aged cheeses.
How it connects to Wine
π Nero d'Avola β kind of β π Grape varieties β kind of β π· Wine
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- Part of
- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Italian wine
- Where it grows
- π Sicily, π Vittoria
- Main grape in
- π Avola, π Mamertino, π Sicily, π Vittoria, π Alcamo, π Eloro, π Monreale, π Noto, π Siracusa, π Cerasuolo di Vittoria
- Parents
- π Sangiovese
Frequently asked questions
Where does Nero d'Avola come from?
Sicily, from the town of Avola near Syracuse.
What wine does this grape make?
Red, rich, with notes of plum, cherry and spice.
Where is it grown?
In several Sicilian zones: Noto, Vittoria, Monreale, Alcamo and others.
What to read next
- π Noto β Wines around the Baroque town of Noto in south-east Sicily, including sweet Muscat.
- π Sangiovese β The main red grape of Tuscany, the base of Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.
- π Siracusa β Wines around Syracuse, including a sweet Muscat.
- π Eloro β Red wines from south-eastern Sicily near Noto and Pachino.
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