Nero d'Avola

Nero d’Avola is the red heartbeat of Sicily. On lime-rich soils in the southeast and on volcanic rock, the variety unfolds a gripping depth. It brings juicy, dark-berried fruit, notes of Mediterranean macchia and a lively acidity into the glass. This natural freshness prevents the wines from becoming heavy and lends them a fine, salty structure.

How complex these characteristics resonate is shown by our producers. Occhipinti captures the red-fruited vibrancy in the single-varietal Siccagno as well as in the SP68 cuvée with Frappato. That the variety can be shaped by the wind is proven by Tenuta di Castellaro with the mineral rosé Rosa Caolino. Very classic, with a polished structure and dark spice, is the Zio Paolo from Vino Lauria.