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Nero d’Avola - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Sicily, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark berry, plum, cherry, spice, earth and oak.
It is planted most seriously in Sicily and Heathcote.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm, mediterranean.
It blends readily with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
On other labels it goes by Nero d’Avola - Syrah.
At the table it suits sicilian eggplant and tomato stew (caponata), braised pork knuckle and chili con carne.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Sicilian eggplant and tomato stew (caponata)
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Braised pork knuckle
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Chili con carne
Also labelled.
Nero d'Avola - Syrah.
Bottles to look for.
- Alessandro Viola Note di Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Cantina Cellaro 'Luma' Nero d'Avola - Syrah Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Cantina Colomba Bianca 'Lumari' Nero d'Avola - Syrah Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Cantina Orsogna 'Babalu' Rosso, Sicily, Italy
- Cantina Ottoventi 'Nero' Nero d'Avola - Syrah Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Cantine Ermes 'Cademusa' Nero d'Avola - Syrah, Terre Siciliane IGP, Italy
- Cantine Ivam 'Barone di Bernaj' Nero d'Avola - Syrah Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Centopassi Placido Rizzotto Terre Siciliane Rosso IGT, Sicily, Italy
Nero d'Avola - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Nero d'Avola - Syrah taste like?+
Nero d'Avola - Syrah tastes of dark berry, plum, cherry, spice, earth and oak. The wines show medium body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Nero d'Avola - Syrah from?+
Nero d'Avola - Syrah originates in Sicily, Italy.
03.Where is Nero d'Avola - Syrah grown?+
The key regions for Nero d'Avola - Syrah are Sicily and Heathcote.
04.What food pairs with Nero d'Avola - Syrah?+
Pour it with sicilian eggplant and tomato stew (caponata), braised pork knuckle and chili con carne.
05.What else is Nero d'Avola - Syrah called?+
Nero d'Avola - Syrah is also labelled Nero d'Avola - Syrah.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.