Nieddera

Grape variety	Nieddera
Synonyms	Nieddaera, Nireddie, Perticone
Grape colour	Red grape
History	The Nieddera grape is a deep-rooted vine of the Sinis hills, nestled on the western shoreline of Sardinia. Believed to be introduced by the Phoenicians between the 8th and 7th centuries BC, it is an intrinsic part of Sardinian viticulture. The first settlers established the town of Tharros on the Sinis peninsula, where they started cultivating this grape. The cultivation is officially authorized in the regions of Cagliari, Nuoro, and Oristano. However, it is predominantly found in the latter, specifically around Cabras, Solanas, and Nuraxinieddu. The name 'Nieddu' translates to 'black' in Sardinian, a fitting name for the Nieddera, a black grape variety that yields deeply colored wines.
Ampelographic features	Leaf: Medium-sized, pentagonal with five lobes. Bunch: Medium in size, conical in shape. Acino: Medium-sized, spheroidal shape with a thin, slightly pruned blue-black skin.
Characteristics of the wine	Nieddera grapes yield a wine with a deep red-ruby hue, offering a fresh fragrance of red berries and greenery. The flavor profile is refined and enduring. While it is excellent when enjoyed young, it is also suitable for medium-term aging, further enhancing its complex characteristics.