Gastronomer

Nero d'Avola

 

The Nero d'Avola grape is native to the Sicilian region of Italy.  The warm Sicilian climate of south-central Italy is what most say gives Nero d’Avola wine its fruity, clean and somewhat balanced flavor profile.  Nero d'Avola is a variety of black grape whose wine is often compared to finest Shiraz’s from Australia.  Nero d’Avola wine has a strong aromatic bouquet and a full body flavor profile.  Its mouth feel can be described as smooth or silky.  Nero d’Avola can be aged like a brunello wine without affecting its flavor in a negative way.  Depending on the region where the grape is harvested Nero d’Avola can go from being fruit forward  to acidic all while remaining an elegant drinking wine.

 

 

Tasting Notes: Plum or peppery flavours. Slightly fruit forward.

 

Suggested food pairings: lamb, tomato based sauces, dark chocolate, figs

 

 

Works Cited

Scacco, A., A. Verzera, C. M. Lanza, A. Sparacio, G. Genna, S. Raimondi, G. Tripodi, and G. Dima. "Influence of Soil Salinity on Sensory Characteristics and Volatile Aroma Compounds of Nero D'Avola Wine." American Journal of Enology and Viticulture 61.4 (2010): 498-505. Print.