Nero d'Avola Rosato (Sicily)
Nero D`Avola Rosato is from Sicily in South West Italy.
This ruby Rosé is made with the local grape Nero d' Avola.
Typical Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Pomegranate |
 Strawberry |
 Plum |
 Citrus |
 Rose Petals |
 Licorice |
 Minerals |
Nero d'Avola Rosato flavors remind of dried flowers and summer fruit. Notes of Pineapple and Peach.
Profile
Nero d'Avola Rosato is a full bodied Rosé, dry and acidic. Some smooth tannins:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Full | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium Plus | ||
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Food Pairing
 Pizza |
 Antipasti |
 Charcuterie |
 Seafood |
 Pasta |
 Spicy |
 Tex-Mex |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Nero d'Avola Rosato has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing.
It loves BBQ, Pasta and Spicy Food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Pasta. Risotto. Cous Cous.
Tapenade. Bruschetta. Olive Oil.
Anchovy. Garlic. Safran. Herbs.
Grilled or Roasted Fish. Seafood. Paella. Fishcakes.
Tacos. Fajitas. Wrap. Quiche.
Cold Cuts. Charcuterie. Sausages.
Roasted Chicken. Turkey. Ham. Lamb. Veal.
BBQ. Grilled Pork. Hamburger.
Best Match Cuisine:
Mediterranean. Spicy Asian. Thai.
Mexican. Tex Mex. Moroccan. Indian Curry.
Cheese:
Goat. Sheep.
Medium Aged Cow Cheese.
Italian Specialities:
Antipasti (Finger Food).
Insalata Caprese (Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil).
Tagliere Salumi e Formaggi (Salami and Cheese Plate).
Cozze Gratinate (Gratinated Stuffed Mussels).
Pasta ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Pasta).
Penne all'Arrabbiata (Pasta in Spicy Sauce).
Fritto Misto di Mare (Mixed Fried Seafood).
Spiedini e Arrosticini (Meat Skewer).
Porchetta (Roasted Pork Belly with Rosemary).
About Nero d'Avola Rosato
The pink color comes from a brief contact between the skins and the must.
The following DOCs produce Nero d'Avola Rosato in Sicilia:
- Riesi DOC
- Sambuca di Sicilia DOC
Sicilia (Sicily)
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean. The capital is Palermo.
It is known for old ruins, sandy beaches, seafood, and the Marsala dessert wine.
Sicily is also well respected for the dry wines of Etna and Vittoria.
Red Wines:
Cerasuolo
Etna Rosso
Frappato
Nerello Mascalese
Nero d'Avola
White Wines:
Carricante
Cataratto
Etna Bianco
Fiano
Grillo
Inzolia
Malvasia Secco
Sicilia Bianco
Rosé Wines:
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Nero d'Avola Rosato
Dessert Wines:
Primary Grapes:
35% Cataratto
15% Nero d'Avola
