Nero D'avola

Nero d'Avola wine is produced from the homonymous grape of Sicilian origin. The appearance of Nero d'Avola in Sicily dates back to the probable intervention of the Phoenicians. The notoriety of Nero d'Avola and its constant diffusion are probably due to the favorable climate even during the winter seasons and to the orographic conformation of the Avola area. Also known as Calabrese but without evidence of a direct origin from the Calabria region, Nero d'Avola is grown today with a spread of about 12,000 hectares. Before spreading to other continents, Nero d'Avola experienced a stylistic update in Italy by modifying the production of blended wines with the use of this blend in the current version which provides greater acidity for the full and more defined expression of identity of the grape. This does not, however, exclude the use of Nero d'Avola in a blend based on Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Changing the climatic conditions between the two sides of Sicily, Nero d'Avola can take on more angular or elegant and refined connotations. In addition to this, the ability of Nero d'Avola to lend itself to aging in wood is high to the point of guaranteeing wines of character and depth, in which the tertiary component can be well integrated with the depth of the red and black fruits for truly optimal results. It is a wine of great complexity that in the younger and fresher versions gives the intensity of berries, while with a little aging it manages to smooth out the tannic flow and gain under the aspect of gustatory complexity, with notes of tobacco and spices.

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If you've never had the chance to visit Sicily, buying a Nero d'Avola on Vino.com can allow you to bring home a piece of local culture. Tasting a Nero d'Avola means exploring local flavors and traditions with different expressive styles, depending on the types of wine produced. In the Vino.com wine shop you can buy a Nero D'Avola online, being able to choose between younger and more fruity versions in which the expressiveness of the primary aromas is emphasized by freshness and dynamism; or devote your attention to a Nero d'Avola of greater complexity, with hints of ripe red and black fruits and pleasant spicy notes, finished with tobacco and cocoa notes, with silky tannins and greater softness in the sip.

What are the best combinations with Nero d'Avola?

Nero d'Avola lends itself to great regional Sicilian and national dishes, being a perfect wine to pair with grilled or stewed red meats and suitable for aged cheeses. Nero d'Avola can also be tasted with first courses based on savory ragout and be chosen as a meditation wine when aged in wood.

What are the characteristics of Nero d'Avola?

Nero d'Avola has an intense ruby red color and, if aged in wood, some garnet reflections. The nose immediately reveals elaborate aromas of black cherries, plums and can also bring back pleasant spices imbued with almost saline notes with hints of tobacco, licorice, cedar and some smoky notes. Usually the tannin is felt without difficulty, the body is medium or full. Nero d'Avola is a harmonious and structured wine, with a strong alcoholic charge and a medium or long finish.

What are the prices of Nero d'Avola?

Nero d'Avola can still be purchased at low prices. A good bottle of Nero d'Avola can be bought for 10–15 euros, while wines of greater complexity can reach 40–45 euros.