Nero d'Avola
/NEH-roh dah-VOH-lah/Nero d'Avola is Sicily's most important red grape. Away from Mount Etna it is generous, ripe, and softly structured with plush dark fruit. On Etna's volcanic slopes it becomes dramatically different — pale, aromatic, structured, and mineral, sometimes compared to great Nebbiolo.
🍇 Red grapefull bodydry
Grape profile
Character & style
| Trait | Character |
|---|---|
| Body | full |
| Acidity | medium |
| Tannins | medium |
| Sweetness | dry |
| Alcohol tendency | medium |
| Origin | Sicily, Italy |
| Common flavours | dark cherry, plum, blackberry, spice, earth |
| Aromas | black cherry, plum, blackberry, cocoa, spice, leather |
Pairing
Best food pairings
- Grilled fish
- roast pork
- pasta with meat sauce
- aged cheeses
Where it thrives
Key regions for Nero d'Avola
Italy, Australia