Catarratto "Dida" Baglio Diar

The still white “Dida” is also part of Baglio Diar’s prestige line, called Wine Art, whose bottle names and labels are inspired by the novels of Pirandello and Verga, symbolising the union between literature and the island’s native viticulture. Dida is made from 100% Catarratto, one of the oldest grape varieties in Italy and considered the most widely planted native variety in Sicily. 
This dynamic, fully organic winery was born from the vision of the De Girolamo family, who have been involved in winemaking for generations, and is committed to practices that respect the environment and health. 
The Catarratto grapes are grown in the vineyards of Salemi, at 350 m above sea level, where they benefit from marked day-night temperature swings and medium-textured soils, ensuring greater acidity, freshness and structure in the glass.
The harvest is carried out with care during the nights of the third and fourth week of September. Once in the winery, the grapes are gently pressed before alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 15°C for about 15 days. The wine then ages for 4 months in barriques and a further 3 months in stainless steel tanks, completing its ageing with at least one month in bottle.
It shows an intense straw yellow with golden highlights. The nose is an irresistible invitation, with notes of dried figs, anise and a delicate hint of vanilla. On the palate, Dida wins you over with its structured, balanced body, excellent length on the finish with hints of toasted hazelnuts, and lively minerality. Flavours of preserved lemon and ripe apricot also emerge.