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Synonyms
Cabernet - Nero d’Avola is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Sicily, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for blackcurrant, dark raspberry, plum and cedar.
The regions that matter for it are Sicily.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Merlot and Syrah.
Watch for the synonyms: Cabernet Nero d’Avola.
At the table it suits slow-cooked beef ribs, ham hock and beans and wild mushroom risotto.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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slow-cooked beef ribs
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ham hock and beans
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wild mushroom risotto
Also labelled.
Cabernet Nero d'Avola.
Bottles to look for.
- Alcesti Narke dei Poeti Nero d'Avola - Cabernet Sauvignon Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Avide 'Sigillo' Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Barone Montalto Collezione di Famiglia Cabernet Sauvignon - Nero D'avola, Sicily, Italy
- Barone Montalto Nero d'Avola - Cabernet Sauvignon Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Barone Sergio 'Le Mandrie', Sicily, Italy
- Cantina Colomba Bianca '40 Quarantanni' Riserva Rosso Sicilia, Sicily, Italy
- Ceuso Rosso Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Cevico 'B.IO - bpuntoio' Nero d'Avola - Cabernet Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
Cabernet - Nero d'Avola: common questions
01.What does Cabernet - Nero d'Avola taste like?+
Cabernet - Nero d'Avola tastes of blackcurrant, dark raspberry, plum and cedar. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cabernet - Nero d'Avola from?+
Cabernet - Nero d'Avola originates in Sicily, Italy.
03.Where is Cabernet - Nero d'Avola grown?+
The key regions for Cabernet - Nero d'Avola are Sicily.
04.What food pairs with Cabernet - Nero d'Avola?+
Pour it with slow-cooked beef ribs, ham hock and beans and wild mushroom risotto.
05.What else is Cabernet - Nero d'Avola called?+
Cabernet - Nero d'Avola is also labelled Cabernet Nero d'Avola.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.