Wines made from Nero d'Avola grapes of Menfi
Discover the best wines made with Nero d'Avola as a single variety or as a blend of Menfi.
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 in south-western Sicily (Agrigento, ~280 ha) between limestone hills and the Mediterranean Sea, generous sunshine. Nero d'Avola and Syrah are the signature reds: full-bodied and sun-drenched with intense black cherry, blackberry, plum, gentle spices and a hint of tobacco, round tannins. Grillo, Grecanico and Chardonnay as fresh aromatic whites with citrus, white flowers and a saline maritime touch, ideal with seafood. Mandrarossa as flagship.