Dionysus
All 21,830 wines →5,425 wineries · 20 regions · 85 grape varieties
All 85 grape varieties →Numbers are wines made with each grape
Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC wine — Volpi winery — Dionysus
RedSiciliaDOC

Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC

by Volpi · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationSiciliaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesNero d'Avola
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at15–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
VolpiPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vines grow in Sicily, where warm southern summers and a salty sea breeze shape the fruit.

Vinification

The grapes are picked at ideal ripeness and fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. This keeps the fruit clean and fresh and preserves the wine's vivid aromas. No oak is used, so the character of the grape comes through unmarked.

Tasting profile

Juicy and vibrant. The nose shows ripe cherry and blackcurrant with gentle hints of spice. The palate is soft and smooth.

Serving and pairing

Suggested dishes are pasta alla Norma, pizza with basil and mozzarella, and Pecorino and Provolone cheeses.