Wines made from Nero d'Avola grapes of Contessa Entellina

Discover the best wines made with Nero d'Avola as a single variety or as a blend of Contessa Entellina.

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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 Sicile

The wine region of Contessa Entellina is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Donnafugata or the Domaine Donnafugata produce mainly wines white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Contessa Entellina are Chardonnay et Nero d'Avola, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Contessa Entellina often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, vegetal or straw and sometimes also flavors of savory, passion fruit or mango.

What are the typical flavors of the Nero d'Avola grape variety?

  • EarthPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
  • Non oakPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
  • MangoPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
  • HoneyPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
  • ToastyPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
  • CreamPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
  • StonePresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
  • PearPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
  • LemonPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
  • ApricotPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola

News about the grape variety Nero d'Avola

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Discover the best wines made with Nero d'Avola of Contessa Entellina