Wines made from Nero d'Avola grapes of San Severo
Discover the best wines made with Nero d'Avola as a single variety or as a blend of San Severo.
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.
First DOC of Puglia (1968) in the northern Capitanata, Tavoliere plain around San Severo, alluvial and calcareous soils. Bombino Bianco as the signature white (40–60%) blended with Trebbiano Toscano: dry and light with delicate citrus, herbs and a subtle mineral touch, preserved acidity and low alcohol — ideal as frizzante and spumante. Malvasia del Chianti and Verdeca as complements. Montepulciano and Sangiovese as soft, fruity reds.