Nero Aronia BerryOriginally bred in Russia in the early 20th century by the renowned plant breeder Ivan Michurin, Nero Aronia is a standout among chokeberries. While our native Aronia Melanocarpa, which hails from Eastern Canada, tends to have an astringent taste, the Nero cultivar offers a sweeter, more flavourful fruit with less astringency. Its large berries measure around 1. 5 cm (1 2") in diameter. Smaller and more compact than the Viking aronia variety, Nero