Description
The Schola Sarmenti 2013 Primitivo Diciotto is the proverbial “big boy” wine from Puglia. If you don’t get that from the thickness and intensity of its favors, the very heavy glass bottle used to package this wine will certainly clue you in. You’ll either love it or leave it because the style adopted here is massive to say the least. The wine’s appearance is extracted and impenetrable and there are few fruit nuances to behold. Instead, your senses are treated to an infinite succession of sweet barbecue sauce, smoke, licorice, brown sugar and rum cake aromas. The wine is born big: Fruit is harvested from 80-year-old vines that are so ancient and stressed, they are only capable of producing a mere 500 grams of fruit per vine. Those low yields account for this impossible level of extraction.
- Country: Italy
- Region: Puglia
- Appellation: Salento
- Size: 750ml
- Color: Red
Varietal
Primitivo
Primitivo, a distinguished red grape varietal native to Puglia, Italy, captures the essence of the region’s sun-drenched terroir in its wines. Revered for its bold flavors and robust character, Primitivo produces wines of remarkable depth and intensity.
Primitivo wines are known for their full body, rich dark fruit flavors, and hints of spice, often with a velvety texture and smooth tannins. With its generous palate and warm, Mediterranean climate, Primitivo pairs exceptionally well with hearty dishes, grilled meats, and aged cheeses.
As interest in Italian red wines grows, Primitivo continues to captivate enthusiasts with its distinctive expression and undeniable charm, offering a taste of Puglia’s winemaking heritage and the rich diversity of indigenous Italian grape varieties.
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