If you’re looking for a smooth, authentic experience, then a wine of Sicily’s Nero d’avola must be on your to-taste list.
Nero d’avola is a late-ripening grape that thrives in hot, dry climates, making it a near-perfect match for the almost desertlike conditions found in much of Sicily. In fact, when most people think of Nero d’avola, they think of Sicily.
Nero d’avola is often likened to a cabernet, syrah or merlot. Yet, in my experience, it procures a rather spicy, dark, but ruthlessly smooth taste.
What’s funny, though, is that when most people think of Sicily, they don’t automatically think of Nero d’avola. Two-thirds of Sicily is covered with white grapes. Still, the sheer exclusivity of Nero d’avola’s harvest makes Sicily the first thought when the selection comes to mind.
The price/bottle of Nero d’avola is not exlusivlely set in the $50+ range; rather, you can find a bottle for as low as $13. Traditionally, the higher the price, the richer the flavor; however, you’ll be fine with even a lower-end bottle. You’ll notice a unique, exciting difference than the traditional cab.
