NERIO Nardò DOC Riserva Schola Sarmenti

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€11,76	€11,52	€11,28	€11,04

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€11,76

€11,52

€11,28

€11,04

Description

“NERIO” Nardò DOC Riserva by Schola Sarmenti: A highly-awarded blend of **Negroamaro (80%) and Malvasia Nera (20%)**, listed among the **100 Best Wines in the World by Wine Spectator**. Aged in **French oak tonneaux**, it is notable for its aging potential (10-15 years). The taste is **soft, enveloping, and voluminous**, with hints of **overripe fruit and spicy notes**.

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Technical Sheet

Denomination:	Nardò DOC Riserva (Controlled Designation of Origin)
Producer:	Schola Sarmenti
Region:	Nardò (Lecce)
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro (80%), Malvasia Nera (20%)
Alcohol Content:	14% vol
Type:	Reserve Red / Aging Wine
Wood Aging:	8 months in new French oak tonneaux (medium toast).
Bottle Aging:	10 months.

History and Winemaking

Nerìo is an extremely carefully crafted wine, produced with hand-harvested and selected grapes. After alcoholic and malolactic fermentations, it matures for **8 months in French oak tonneaux** and then for another **10 months in the bottle**. It is a wine designed to last and withstand “the test of time,” with an aging potential of **10-15 years**.

Organoleptic Profile

Appearance: **Ruby red** color with slight garnet nuances.

Nose: Intriguing with **fruit**, fascinating with its **spicy notes**, and captivating with a vague, lightly hinted **sweetness**. Varied aromas, with scents of **dark cherries soaked in liquor, anise, sweet oak** and oriental spices (cloves, vanilla, nutmeg).

Palate: **Warm, soft, and caressing** on impact. The mouth is **broad and voluminous**, brimming with **freshness, dynamism, and roundness**. It envelops gently, leaving an absolutely pleasant **overripe fruit** aftertaste.

Food Pairings

Perfect with: Meat-based first courses (e.g., typical Apulian *orecchiette* with ragu), meat main courses, **roasts**, and **aged cheeses**.

Serving Temperature: 18°C

Recommended Glass: Large glass for important red wines.

Awards and Recognition (Various Vintages)

**TOP 100 BEST WINES IN THE WORLD** by Wine Spectator
**BEST NEGROAMARO & BEST RED OF PUGLIA** (Festival Radici)
**4 out of 5 GLASSES** from Duemilavini
**SILVER MEDAL** International Wine Challenge
**GOLD and SILVER MEDAL** Expovina
**GRAND MENTION DIPLOMA** Vinitaly
**HIGH QUALITY DIPLOMA** Merano Wine Fest

The DOC Aging Red – A sought-after and carefully crafted bottle, with exceptional aging potential.

Additional information

Weight	1,3 kg
Grape	Malvasia Nera, Negroamaro