Wines made from Nero d'Avola grapes of Mamertino di Milazzo
Discover the best wines made with Nero d'Avola as a single variety or as a blend of Mamertino di Milazzo.
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.
DOC (2004) of north-eastern Sicily around Milazzo and its Tyrrhenian cape, heir to Antiquity (Caesar's favourite wine). Nero d'Avola is the signature red: sun-drenched with intense black cherry, blackberry, plum, liquorice, cocoa, gentle spices and a balsamic touch, polished tannins and an enveloping palate. Nocera as a structured native complement. Grillo with citrus tension, Catarratto and Inzolia as fresh whites.