Nero d'Avola "Nedda" Baglio Diar

The wine “Nedda” is a refined native red from the Wine Art collection created by Baglio Diar, an example of one of Sicily’s most iconic varieties, Nero d’Avola, also known as "Calabrese", a name with an interesting linguistic history linked to the local dialect. Calabrese is Calaulisi in Sicilian, where Cala is a synonym of the Sicilian word rracina (grape), while Aulisi comes from the Sicilian Aula (Avola), the place where this variety originated and reaches its finest expression.
We can go so far as to call Nero d’Avola a very terroir-driven wine, able to offer quite different expressions in the glass: south-western Sicily brings out its fruity, enveloping character, with hints of ripe black fruit, blackberry, blueberry and a lively touch of clove, making it gentler, softer and more approachable.  The vineyards that produce Nedda lie specifically between the municipalities of Marsala and Salemi, at an altitude of around 200 m above sea level, in an area of mainly clay soils, with a naturally Mediterranean climate and ideal conditions for organic viticulture that is sustainable and healthy for the environment and for people. The grapes are always harvested at night, in this case in the first days of September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, with the must macerating on the skins for about 7-10 days at a controlled temperature of 24°C; the wine then ages for 5 months in barriques and then for 3 months in stainless steel tanks, with a further rest of at least 2 months in bottle.
In the glass, Nedda shows a vivid ruby red of medium intensity, while the nose releases intense aromas of sour cherry, blackberry and prunes, accompanied by elegant, unobtrusive hints of vanilla from the ageing and spicy notes of clove. On the palate it is supported by good acidity, the tannins are elegant and the body is not too assertive. Notes of ripe cherry, blueberry, hazelnut and a hint of cedar enrich the tasting experience, leading to a harmonious, long finish.
Perfect with spiced game, grilled red meat or baked stuffed vegetables, Nedda is also surprising with grilled shellfish, revealing its versatility.