Wines made from Nero d'Avola grapes of California

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

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2Winery Bonny Doon - Bianco di Nero d'AvolaBianco di Nero d'AvolaWinery Bonny DoonNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
3Winery Downtown - Reserva Nero d'AvolaReserva Nero d'AvolaWinery Downtown

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 California

Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).

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

  • MicrobioPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola
  • OakPresent in 1% of Nero d'Avola

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