Wines made from Nero d'Avola grapes of Contea di Sclafani
Discover the best wines made with Nero d'Avola as a single variety or as a blend of Contea di Sclafani.
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.
The wine region of Contea di Sclafani is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castellucci Miano or the Domaine Tasca d'Almerita produce mainly wines sparkling, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Contea di Sclafani are Chardonnay, Nero d'Avola and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Contea di Sclafani often reveals types of flavors of cream, melon or coconut and sometimes also flavors of white peach, stone or cheese.