Nero d'Avola

 

Name of varietal: Nero d’Avola
 
Common synonyms: Calabrese, le vin medecine
 
Parentage of the grape: indigenous to Sicily, Italy
 
History of the grape: The name translates to “Black [grape] of Avola,” referring to the town in Sicily where it was first identified. It’s been grown and produced for centuries. But besides local consumption, it was not widely known outside of Italy for a long time, as it was mostly exported to France to bulk out lighter red wines (they call it “le vin medicine”). It was largely ignored in the 1980’s, but has recently made a big comeback in worthy varietal releases, and is now considered the main local red grape of Sicily. 
 
Characteristics of the grape: dark, full-bodied, rich, velvety, black currant, blackberry, boysenberry, blueberry, black pepper, clove
 
Regions where the grape is currently important: Sicily
 
Type or types of wines the grape produces: dry Read more »

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  • Poggio Anima Nero d'Avola Asmodeus 2010

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    Wine review by annecara


  • Cerasuolo Vittoria Classico Cos 2010

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  • Feudo Maccari Nero d'Avola Sicilia Saia 2005

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  • Colosi Sicilia Rosso 2009

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    This was such a smooth red wine. Great taste for a low price! Went very well with Italian food. Read More

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  • Donnafugata Mille E Una Notte Contessa Entellina DOC 2006

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    Prior to drinking the wine was decanted for roughly two hours.In the glass, the wine had had a deep, intense ruby red color. A rich bouquet composed of chocolate, eucalyptus, blackcurrant and blackberry jam. The label listed ABV was 14%. In the mouth, Mille e Una Notte is smooth, dry and warm. Mellow, silky tannins. I tasted pistachio and almond... Read More

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  • Corvo Nero d'Avola 2010

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    Very very harsh. I couldn't drink too much of it. Read More

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  • Santa Anastasia Nero d'Avola 2007

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    Sensually fruity, yet not too sweet, medium-bodied, easy drinking yet resonant red wine that is an outstanding value at @$13. Read More

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  • Very common sicilian grape. Nice heavy fruity flavor, a great wine for first time wine drinkers. The Mt. Entea vineyards all produce a Mt. Entea Rosso strain of Nero d'Avola which is superb. Living amongst the sicilians, I've found some great local vineyards that have some Nero d'Avola table wines which you can pick up in 5 litre amounts for und...

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