Puglia

Puglia is the “”heel”” of Italy and the country’s third largest producing wine region. This region is hot and flat, but that is mitigated by constant sea breezes – especially from both sides of the southerly Salento peninsula – and long-established bush vines offer some resistance to drought. Primitivo is the most widely planted and well-known grape variety, but Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera are also widely planted.

As important as it is as a wine producer, Puglia is perhaps more famous for growing olives — it produces more than 40% of the country’s olive oil. They also grow vast amounts of Durum wheat, which is made locally into orecchiette, a flat ear-shaped pasta. Another speciality is maccheroni al forno, pasta mixed with meatballs, hard-boiled eggs and various other other ingredients. topped with a pie crust and baked in the oven. Roast lamb, from sheep which graze on the rocky hills, pairs well with the region’s robust reds.

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  • Schola-Sarmenti-Mixed-Case-Reds

    Schola Sarmenti Mixed Case Reds

    Roccamora Negro Amaro Salento IGT 2021 : Though often written as Negroamaro, the correct presentation of the name should be in two words Negro Amaro (Native Wine Grapes of Italy-Ian D’Agata © 2014 Univ. of Cali.). The name refers to the black colour of the grape skin. The variety is noted for its dependable production, being adaptable to many soils and for its ability to maintain acidity in hot climates.

    $36.95
  • Schola Sarmenti Nerio 2016

    Schola Sarmenti Nerio – Nardo DOC Riserva 2019

    A statement of tradition and terroir, this wine is derived from old vines planted in the region’s traditional Alberello style (free standing bush vines).

    $34.50
  • Schola Sarmenti Primitivo Critera 2021

    Despite its youth, this wine really delivers on the palate, bursting with sumptuous dark cherry and blackberry fruit. Rich, round, juicy, and expressive with a silky edged finish. Drink now, but be sure to save a few bottles to see how it develops.

    $25.50

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