Description
“DICIOTTO” Primitivo Salento IGP by Schola Sarmenti: An exclusive, limited-edition red wine, made with **100% Primitivo** from **historic 80-year-old vines**. Its most notable feature is the high alcohol content (**18% vol**) and its **dizzying aromatic depth**. It is an enveloping wine, with an **aromatic velvet** on the palate and a finish that “reconciles life.”
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Technical Sheet
| Denomination: | Salento IGP |
| Producer: | Schola Sarmenti |
| Region: | Nardò (Lecce) |
| Grape Variety: | Primitivo (100%) |
| Vineyard: | Apulian bush vines (alberello) (80 years old). Green pruning limits production for absolute quality. |
| Alcohol Content: | 18% vol |
| Type: | Exclusive / Reserve Red |
| Wood Aging: | 14 months in new French oak tonneaux (medium toast). |
| Bottle Aging: | 10 months. |
History and Winemaking
DICIOTTO is a valuable expression of a precious land, born from the sap of the oldest plants in the Schola Sarmenti vineyards, with **80 years of history**. Patient **green pruning** limits production in the name of absolute quality. After harvesting and further selection on a sorting table, the wine matures for a full **14 months in new French oak tonneaux**, followed by **10 months of bottle aging**, a long period that defines its extreme structure.
Organoleptic Profile
Nose: Aromas of **dizzying depth**. It bursts with intoxicating scents of **red fruits** and a **balsamic gust** with intriguing sensations of **toasted fruit** and intense accents of **spicy notes**.
Palate: An **aromatic velvet** envelops the palate in an unexpected whirlwind of sensations. The elegant harmony comes from **vigorous tannins** that expand with absolute delicacy and without excess. The finish offers a precious wine that “reconciles life.” Complex and balanced structure and alcohol content.
Food Pairings
Perfect with: First and main courses of **red meat** (braised, stewed, lamb, veal), **game** main courses, and **aged cheeses**.
Serving Temperature: 17°C
Recommended Glass: Large glass for important red wines, such as a *Gran Balon*.
Awards and Recognition (Various Vintages)
- 5 GRAPPOLI (Bunches) from Bibenda 2016
- 92 POINTS from Wine Spectator
- **CORONA (Crown) for BEST PRIMITIVO** from Touring Club Vini Buoni d’Italia
- **ECCELLENZE (Excellence) GUIDA AIS VITAE 2021** (2018 Vintage)
- 91 POINTS from Luca Maroni
- SILVER MEDAL at the Sakura Women’s Wine Awards
- 2 BICCHIERI (Glasses) from Gambero Rosso
The Absolute Primitivo – An extreme, powerful, and long-lasting wine, the supreme expression of the territory.







