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Synonyms
Nocera is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Sicily, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
Look for dark fruit, leather and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Sicily.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
Watch for the synonyms: Barbi du Sultan, Carricante Nero, Nerelli and Nicera.
At the table it suits roast beef with polenta, deep-dish pizza and braised lamb shanks.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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roast beef with polenta
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deep-dish pizza
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braised lamb shanks
Also labelled.
Barbi du Sultan, Carricante Nero, Nerelli, Nicera, Nucera.
Bottles to look for.
- Bonavita Ilno Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Cambria Vini 'Kio' Nocera Passito Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Cambria Vini Mastronicola Nocera, Sicily, Italy
- Le Casematte Nanuci Nocera Terre Siciliane IGP, Sicily, Italy
- Mimmo Paone Nocera Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Tenuta Enza La Fauci 'Maestro' Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Tenuta Enza La Fauci 'Petalo' Rosato Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Tenuta Gatti 'Sice' Nocera Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
Nocera: common questions
01.What does Nocera taste like?+
Nocera tastes of dark fruit, leather and spice. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Nocera from?+
Nocera originates in Sicily, Italy.
03.Where is Nocera grown?+
The key regions for Nocera are Sicily.
04.What food pairs with Nocera?+
Pour it with roast beef with polenta, deep-dish pizza and braised lamb shanks.
05.What else is Nocera called?+
Nocera is also labelled Barbi du Sultan, Carricante Nero, Nerelli, Nicera and Nucera.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.