Baglio Bonsignore - Nero d'Avola Riserva "Cubburo" 2021

Baglio Bonsignore

Nero d'Avola Riserva "Cubburo"

2021

75cl

14% alc.

100% Nero d'Avola

Sicilia DOC

Contains sulphites

Baglio Bonsignore's Cubburo Riserva is the wine that more than any other embodies the depth, memory, and essence of the Naro area. It bears the name of the cubburo , the ancient dry-stone construction that dominates the estate: a symbol of resistance, of peasant labor, of unbreakable roots. It is a carefully chosen name, because this wine is a tribute to the land and to those who have cared for it for generations.

It is made from select grapes grown on the calcareous-clayey soils of the hills at approximately 450 meters above sea level. Here, the Nero d'Avola—the absolute star of the Riserva—finds a perfect balance of warmth, light, and freshness. The altitude lends elegance; the soil provides structure and minerality; the Mediterranean breezes keep the vines healthy, allowing for a slow, concentrated, and harmonious ripening. All this contributes to creating a wine that speaks not only of a grape variety, but of a place.

Time is the other key ingredient of Cubburo Riserva. The long aging in wood refines the tannins, enriches the aromatic profile, and creates a complex and refined profile. By the time the wine reaches the bottle, it has already acquired a profound balance, a maturity that continues to evolve.

In the glass, Cubburo Riserva displays an intense ruby ​​color, interspersed with dark, luminous highlights. The nose is broad and layered: black cherry, plum, spirit-preserved fruit, balsamic notes, and dark spices intertwine with hints of cocoa, fine tobacco, and subtle touches of vanilla. Mineral and earthy notes also emerge, a direct reference to the stones that compose the cubburo and the soils that nourish the vines.

On the palate, it's deep, enveloping, and powerful, yet always balanced by a surprising freshness. The tannins are dense and velvety, the structure is broad and decisive, and the finish is long and harmonious. It's a wine that speaks slowly, sip after sip, revealing new nuances with each taste. It leaves a final sensation of warmth, elegance, and roundness.

Cubburo Riserva is ideal with rich meats, game, braised meats, and mature cheeses, but it is also one of those wines that can stand silence: the perfect companion for a meditative tasting or a moment of contemplation.

More than a Riserva, it's a statement of character. A tribute to the past and a challenge to the future: a wine that speaks of the depths of Sicily with a firm, sincere, and luminous voice.