Nocera
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Nocera Sicilia
Nocera is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, herbal note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Negroamaro and Frappato.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-cherry and blackberry fruit with Mediterranean herb lift.
- Check frame as medium-plus tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Nocera profile
- Blackberry with medium plus tannin and medium plus acid — Nocera signature.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Messina · Faro · Northeastern Sicily
- Classic styles: Ancient Sicilian red retained in Faro and Mamertino blends, now increasingly bottled in focused varietal lots · Structured dark-fruit profile with medium-plus tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Nocera a red or white grape variety?
Nocera is a red wine grape variety.
What does Nocera smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Nocera include blackberry, dark cherry and herbal note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Nocera?
Documented tells for Nocera: Look for dark-cherry and blackberry fruit with Mediterranean herb lift. and Check frame as medium-plus tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Nocera most often confused with in blind tasting?
Nocera is most commonly confused with Negroamaro, Frappato and Nerello Mascalese. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Nocera grown?
Classic regions for Nocera include Messina, Faro and Northeastern Sicily.