Wines made from Nero d'Avola grapes of Erice

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

More informations about the variety Nero d'Avola

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.

More informations about the region of Sicily

DOC of north-west Sicily around the medieval city of Erice (Trapani), hills close to the sea with marine breezes. Grillo as the white king signature: taut and sunny with intense notes of citrus, white flowers, stone fruit and a characteristic saline-iodine touch, lively acidity. Catarratto and Inzolia as fresh whites. Nero d'Avola, Frappato and Perricone as king reds with red fruits, spices and Mediterranean freshness.

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