Dark, Fruity & Earthy
Ruby red. Aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, star-anise, tobacco & leather. Rich flavors of black cherry, black plum, black licorice & dark strong coffee.
Moderate plus body with ample chewy smooth tannins. Moderate high acidity so it's Southern Italian food friendly.
Oak-aging adds smoke, toast & baking spices.
Named after Avola in the far south of Sicily.
aka Calabrese
Comes from...
Sicily, Italy; Mount Edna
Thrives in a hot & relatively dry climate.
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Simliar style wines...