Nero d'Avola

Nero d’Avola (Italian pronunciation: [ˈneːro ˈdaːvola]; “Black of Avola” in Italian) is “the most important red wine grape in Sicily” and is one of Italy’s most important indigenous varieties. It is named after Avola in the far south of Sicily and its wines are compared to New World Shirazes, with sweet tannins and plum or peppery flavours. It also contributes to Marsala Rubino blends.

Wines made from this grape tend to have a cherry or ruby red colour. They will have aromas of winy, fruity, strongly reminiscent of blackberries. On teh palatte they will be dry, slightly acidic, rounded, warm and full-bodied.