Nero d'Avola
Native to Sicily, Nero d’Avola, which translates to “Black of Avola,” produces wines with a dark, robust character. The mix of Sicily’s arid, Mediterranean heat and its large diurnal swings is conducive to creating ripe wines with retained acidity. Nero d’Avola is Sicily’s most planted red grape and plays a major role in the island’s only DOCG, Cerasuolo di Vittoria. Many of the higher end wines have the ability to gain complexity with proper aging, especially those wines that have spent some time in oak. However, for the most part these wines are meant for early consumption, according to our Nero d’Avola Ratings. Quite recently, plantings of Nero d’Avola have been documented in California, such as Mendocino County. For a full list of ratings on these wines be sure to check out our Nero d’Avola Buying Guide.
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Delinquente 2021 Pretty Boy Rosato (Riverland)
South AustraliaVibrant pink in color, this Nero d'Avola-based rosé takes a moment to ...See Full Review$22 -
Ricca Terra 2019 Small Batch Nero d'Avola (Riverland)
South AustraliaThis is a downright delicious bottling of the heat-tolerant grape that grows ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$27 -
Unico Zelo 2020 Fresh A.F. Red (Riverland)
South AustraliaAs the name suggests, this unusual blend of Nero d'Avola and Zibibbo ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$22 -
Tellurian 2020 Nero d'Avola (Heathcote)
VictoriaLocated in the Heathcote region of Central Victoria, this producer makes wines ...See Full Review$30 -
Chalmers 2019 Nero d'Avola (Heathcote)
VictoriaThe Chalmers family nursery is responsible for bringing nearly all of Australia's ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Feudo Montoni 2017 Vrucara Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaElegantly structured, this opens with enticing scents of ripe dark-skinned fruit, blue ...See Full Review$55 -
Planeta 2017 Santa Cecilia Nero d'Avola (Noto)
Sicily & SardiniaMature dark-skinned fruit, Mediterranean brush and spice notes mingle together in the ...See Full Review$46 -
Donnafugata 2017 Mille e Una Notte Red (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaMade with Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot and Syrah, this offers aromas of ...See Full Review$87 -
Baglio di Pianetto 2019 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaMade with organically farmed Nero d'Avola, this has aromas of black-skinned berry, ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Broken Earth 2019 Limited Release Nero d'Avola (Paso Robles)
Central CoastIt's exciting to see this winery dive into so many Italian varieties ...See Full Review$35 -
Centopassi 2019 Argille di Tagghia Via Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaThis organically farmed Nero d'Avola opens with aromas of red-skinned berry, Mediterranean ...See Full Review$21 -
Curto 2017 Nero d'Avola (Eloro)
Sicily & SardiniaLight aromas of ripe dark-skinned berry and Mediterranean brush form the nose ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Cusumano 2017 Sàgana Tenuta San Giacomo Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaAromas of black-skinned berry, leather and cedar emerge from the glass. The ...See Full Review$40 -
Curto 2015 Fontanelle Nero d'Avola (Eloro)
Sicily & SardiniaThis opens with aromas of French oak, prune and eucalyptus that carry ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Firriato 2014 Harmonium Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaThis Nero d'Avola offers aromas of baked plum, espresso and cedar while ...See Full Review$40 -
Tasca d'Almerita 2019 Regaleali Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
Sicily & SardiniaThis bright and juicy Nero d'Avola opens with aromas of red-skinned berry, ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Zisola 2019 Rosso Nero d'Avola (Noto)
Sicily & SardiniaMade entirely with Nero d'Avola, this offers aromas of ripe black-skinned berry, ...See Full Review$27 -
Planeta 2018 Red (Mamertino)
Sicily & SardiniaAromas of Mediterranean scrub and black-skinned berry shape the nose along with ...See Full Review$36 -
Tenuta Bonincontro 2018 Melovivo (Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico)
Sicily & SardiniaMade with equal parts Frappato and Nero d'Avola, this offers aromas of ...See Full Review$20 -
Vigna di Pettineo 2018 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico
Sicily & SardiniaA blend of organically farmed Frappato and Nero d'Avola, this opens with ...See Full Review$25
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