Cabernet franc vs Nero d'Avola
Compare Cabernet franc and Nero d'Avola: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Cabernet franc | Nero d'Avola | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 46113 | 3100 |
| Average rating | 3.73 / 5 | 3.58 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Italy, Argentina, Canada | Italy, Australia, United States, Turkey, Spain |
Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
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Full-bodied, warm reds with deep colour and generous alcohol, with aromas of blackberry, black cherry jam, plum, liquorice, chocolate and Mediterranean spice. Ripe tannins and a broad, sunny finish. The star of Sicily (Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG blended with Frappato, Eloro DOC). Native Sicilian variety, also called Calabrese, the most planted on the island.
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