The flavor of licorice in wine of Sicily
Discover the of Sicily wines revealing the of licorice flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
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Major qualitative renewal. Sunny, expressive reds: fleshy, spicy Nero d'Avola (black cherry, blackberry, liquorice), fine, mineral Nerello Mascalese on Etna (recalls Pinot Noir), light, crisp Frappato in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Lively, saline whites: Catarratto, fat, iodised Grillo, taut Carricante, floral Inzolia. Amber, walnutty fortified Marsala.
107,000 Mediterranean ha, volcanic soils in the east. Sun wines, regained elegance and freshness.
The word of the wine: Amylic
Aroma reminiscent of banana, candy, and sometimes nail polish, particularly present in primeur wines. The amylic taste is reminiscent of the aromas of industrial confectionery and does not reflect a great expression of terroir.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de licorice of Sicily?
- Nerello mascaleseIn 30% of wines with flavor de licorice
- Nero d'avolaIn 18% of wines with flavor de licorice
- MerlotIn 4% of wines with flavor de licorice
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 2% of wines with flavor de licorice
- Nerello cappuccioIn 2% of wines with flavor de licorice
- Cabernet francIn 2% of wines with flavor de licorice
- ChardonnayIn 1% of wines with flavor de licorice
- Fiano blancIn 1% of wines with flavor de licorice
- SauvignonIn 1% of wines with flavor de licorice
- ViognierIn 1% of wines with flavor de licorice