Nero d'Avola: Complete Guide

Sicily's signature red grape โ€” from easy-drinking everyday wines to serious, age-worthy bottles that rival mainland Italy.

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โ‚ฌ8-15 for everyday, โ‚ฌ20-40 for premium.Price range

Sicily's signature red grape โ€” from easy-drinking everyday wines to serious, age-worthy bottles that rival mainland Italy.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: The wines from the southeast (Noto, Pachino) are the most concentrated. Visit Planeta, Feudo Maccari, or Gulfi for top examples.

Where to start

Buy a bottle of Nero d'Avola from a local enoteca, open it with dinner, and let the wine tell you about the region.

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