Nero d'AvolaSicily, the warm island off the coast of Italy, has found its grape hero. Nero d'Avola has long been the indigenous grape variety of the area, but was originally relegated as a blending agent to add color and body to other wines of the region. In the past few decades, Nero d'Avola has come into its own, bringing Sicily well-deserved winemaking recognition.
Notable Facts
Also known as Calabrese, Nero d'Avola has become the most popular grape grown in Sicily, making wines from 100% of the variety rather than blended. Its wines are dark in color, big in fruit flavors, well-suited for oak and able to age for quite a few years, although most are good drinking upon release too.
Review: Cusumano Nero d'Avola 2006
This wine is dark in color and has a big, powerful aroma to it with smells of black cherry, strawberries, and a little earth. It is big and bold in your mouth with big fruit, hints of spice, and a creamy vanilla finish. This wine is very drinkable and would go well with a hearty fish, spicy chicken or a dish with a red sauce. Another good thing about this varietal is they are pretty affordable. This bottle retails around $14.99.Cheers!
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