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.
Oak-aging adds smoke, toast & baking spices.
Moderate plus body with ample chewy smooth tannins. Moderate high acidity so it's Southern Italian food friendly.
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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