Expect ripe black cherry, blackberry, plum, dried herb, and a touch of black pepper with medium-to-full body and approachable tannins. Nero d'Avola is Sicily's most widely planted red and produces approachable, food-friendly wines.
- Varietal
- Nero d'Avola (100%, Sicily's signature indigenous red variety)
- Region
- Italy / Sicily
- Body
- Medium to Full
- Style
- dry red, fruit-forward, food-friendly, accessible
The producer
Cantine Colosi is a Sicilian producer based on the Aeolian Islands. The estate produces a range of Sicilian wines including Nero d'Avola from estate and contracted vineyards.
What critics say
Colosi Nero d'Avola receives consistently solid reviews as a well-priced expression of the variety.
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, baked pasta with meat sauce, lamb burger