Schola Sarmenti Armentino Rosso Salento 2017

A magnificent Southern Italian red wine displaying a deep, intense ruby red color with brilliant violet reflections. Masterfully crafted by the renowned Schola Sarmenti estate from sustainably grown, old spur-pruned vines in the sun-drenched Salento peninsula, this classic blend of Primitivo and Negroamaro opens with an incredibly rich and enveloping bouquet of ripe black cherries, wild blackberries, and sweet plum compote. The complex nose is beautifully supported by regional characteristics of dried Mediterranean herbs, dark cocoa powder, sweet tobacco, and a hint of warm baking spices. On the palate, it balances a lush, full-bodied dark fruit core and a refreshing, linear marine acidity with smooth, velvety tannins, concluding in a remarkably persistent, warm, and harmonious finish layered with a clean streak of savory earthiness.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with rich meat ragùs, grilled lamb chops, roasted game, hearty stews, and aged pecorino cheeses.