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.

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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 Menfi is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Planeta or the Domaine Planeta produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Menfi are Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Menfi often reveals types of flavors of apricot, lime or thyme and sometimes also flavors of almonds, stone or salt.

News about the grape variety Nero d'Avola

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