Dornfelder vs Nero d'Avola
Compare Dornfelder and Nero d'Avola: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Dornfelder | Nero d'Avola | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2208 | 3100 |
| Average rating | 3.51 / 5 | 3.58 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States | Italy, Australia, United States, Turkey, Spain |
Dornfelder
Intensely coloured, fruity reds with a dense purple robe, soft tannins and a generous palate, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum and floral notes. Made as light easy-drinking reds, popular semi-dry cuvées and more structured barrel-aged versions. The second most planted red variety in Germany (Palatinate, Rheinhessen, Württemberg). Cross of helfensteiner × heroldrebe created in 1955 in Weinsberg by August Herold.
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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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