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How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
The clearest separator between Montepulciano and Nero d'Avola is alcohol: Montepulciano is Medium while Nero d'Avola is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Step 02
Compare structure side by side, then resolve the close-call with the right separator.
Montepulciano leans dark plum fruit with medium-plus tannin and earthy savory edge; Nero d'Avola leans ripe dark fruit and warmth with Mediterranean herbal edge.
Train this pair →The clearest separator between Montepulciano and Nero d'Avola is alcohol: Montepulciano is Medium while Nero d'Avola is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
On the WSET ladder, Montepulciano is Medium and Nero d'Avola is High for alcohol.
Montepulciano and Nero d'Avola are both red grape varieties.