Wines made from Nero d'Avola grapes of Fleurieu
Discover the best wines made with Nero d'Avola as a single variety or as a blend of Fleurieu.
More informations about the variety Nero d'Avola
Most certainly of Italian origin, more precisely from Sicily where it is very well known. It should be noted that a certain number of Italian grape varieties bear the synonym or name "calabrese", whether or not followed by an epithet, and care should be taken not to confuse them. Calabrese is also known in the United States, Italy, Bulgaria and Malta. In France, it is virtually absent from the vineyard, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1.
More informations about the region of Australie du Sud
Fleurieu is a wine zone located South of Adelaide, the administrative capital of South Australia, which takes its name from the French explorer Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu. Across the zone Shiraz is the most common Grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are among the supporting cast. Five wine regions can be found within its boundaries: Currency Creek (to the west of Lake Alexandrina), Kangaroo Island, Langhorne Creek (between Lake Alexandrina and the town of Strathalbyn), McLaren Vale (in the northwest of the peninsula) and Southern Fleurieu (located on the peninsula and a section of the Mount Lofty Ranges). Overall, the Climate of Fleurieu is heavily affected by its proximity to the sea, producing a predominantly Mediterranean influence.
What are the typical flavors of the Nero d'Avola grape variety?
- OakPresent in 2% of Nero d'Avola
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Nero d'Avola
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Nero d'Avola
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
- EarthPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola