Wines made from Corinto Nero grapes of Sicily
Discover the best wines made with Corinto Nero as a single variety or as a blend of Sicily.
More informations about the variety Corinto Nero
Small, intensely coloured seedless grapes, mainly destined for raisin production. More rarely vinified into confidential sweet and liqueur wines from the Aeolian Islands, with a dark colour, luscious palate and aromas of candied black fruit, raisins and spices. Grown in the Cyclades (island of Lipari) and southern Italy. A seedless mutation of the Corinth raisin, an ancient Greek black variety.
More informations about the region of Sicily
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.
What are the typical flavors of the Corinto Nero grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Corinto Nero
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Corinto Nero
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Corinto Nero
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Corinto Nero
- FloralPresent in 1% of Corinto Nero