Wines made from Nero d'Avola grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Nero d'Avola as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Nero d'Avola grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Nero d'Avola
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Nero d'Avola
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
- FloralPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola