Wines made from Nero d'Avola grapes of Nashik
Discover the best wines made with Nero d'Avola as a single variety or as a blend of Nashik.
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.
Indian wine capital (~80% of production) in Maharashtra, ~135 km northeast of Mumbai, vineyards at 600 m, volcanic basalt soils. Dry climate sanitized by altitude. Signature Sauvignon Blanc as white king (planted in 2000 by Sula): vivid and aromatic with grapefruit, passion fruit, boxwood and white flowers. Tender Chenin, taut Riesling, floral Viognier.