Nero d'Avola vs Primitivo
Compare Nero d'Avola and Primitivo: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Nero d'Avola | Primitivo | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 3100 | 4116 |
| Average rating | 3.58 / 5 | 3.80 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, Australia, United States, Turkey, Spain | Italy, United States, Australia, Chile, South Africa |
Nero d'Avola
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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Powerful, sun-drenched reds with a dark robe and generous alcohol, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, stewed plum, dried fig, chocolate, gentle spice and balsamic notes. Supple tannins, indulgent finish. Star of Puglia with Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Gioia del Colle DOC and Salice Salentino. Identical to American Zinfandel and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
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