The cellar index

WineCollection 26

Nero d'Avola

Sicilian red wine with dark cherry, plum and a warm, savoury edge.

Origin & traditionSicily, Italy

Character & context

Understanding Nero d'Avola

Nero d'Avola can be fragrant and medium-bodied or deeper and more powerful, depending on site and handling. It appears alone and in blends, including combinations with Frappato. Sicily's varied terrain makes a single heavy, jammy stereotype unhelpful. Look for freshness and regional detail beneath the dark fruit.

Further reading: Wine Folly — Nero d'Avola

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