Nero D`Avola Rosato is from Sicily in South West Italy.
This ruby Rosé is made with the local grape Nero d' Avola.
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Nero d'Avola Rosato flavors remind of dried flowers and summer fruit. Notes of Pineapple and Peach.
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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Nero d'Avola Rosato has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing.
It loves BBQ, Pasta and Spicy Food.
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).
The pink color comes from a brief contact between the skins and the must.
The following DOCs produce Nero d'Avola Rosato in Sicilia:
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.
Cerasuolo
Etna Rosso
Frappato
Nerello Mascalese
Nero d'Avola
Carricante
Cataratto
Etna Bianco
Fiano
Grillo
Inzolia
Malvasia Secco
Sicilia Bianco
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Nero d'Avola Rosato
35% Cataratto
15% Nero d'Avola
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