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.
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.
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.