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Nardò DOC
Negroamaro from the hot, sea influenced plain around Nardò, where Schola Sarmenti has made the DOC its calling card. The rosso is dark and full, with black plum, fig, carob, tobacco and a saline, bitter cocoa finish, medium plus tannin and 14% alcohol; the Nerio riserva shows how much depth old alberello Negroamaro can deliver. Rosati are deep coral, savory and cherry driven.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schola Sarmenti | Nardò Rosso Riserva 'Nerio' Old vine Negroamaro riserva, dense black plum, fig and licorice with a savory, slightly salty finish; the serious bottle. | $25 to $32 | Wine-Searcher |
| Schola Sarmenti | Nardò Rosso 'Roccamora' Entry Negroamaro from the same estate, ripe cherry, carob and herbs, softer and ready young. | $14 to $20 | Wine-Searcher |
| Cantina Sociale di Nardò | Nardò Rosso DOC Cooperative bottling seen only in Italy, simple and honest Negroamaro; a fallback if Schola Sarmenti is out of stock. | $8 to $12 | Wine-Searcher |