Wines made from Nero d'Avola grapes of Marsala

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

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

Sicilian DOC for fortified liquoroso or dry wine, created in 1773 by John Woodhouse. Sun concentration then brandy fortification. Marsala signature with signature notes of dried fig, date, caramel, toasted walnut, vanilla, candied orange peel and balsamic hint, round long palate — from dry (aperitif, aged cheeses) to sweet (dessert, zabaione). Grillo, Inzolia, Catarratto (ambra) or Nero d'Avola (rubino) varieties.

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