Description
“ROCCAMORA” Negroamaro Nardò DOP by Schola Sarmenti: A pure Negroamaro, awarded the **Oscar for Quality/Price Ratio** by Gambero Rosso. Made from 20-year-old vines and aged in stainless steel, it stands out for a unique olfactory register of **spices, tobacco, and leather**. The palate is **soft, velvety, and enterprising**, balanced by fine tannins and a pleasant bitterish aftertaste.
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Technical Sheet
| Denomination: | Nardò DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) |
| Producer: | Schola Sarmenti |
| Region: | Nardò (Lecce) |
| Grape Variety: | Negroamaro (100%) |
| Vineyard: | Average age 20 years, Guyot trained. |
| Alcohol Content: | 13.5% vol |
| Type: | Typical, Soft Red Wine |
| Aging: | In temperature-controlled stainless steel (no wood). |
History and Winemaking
ROCCAMORA Nardò DOP is a pure Negroamaro from 20-year-old vines, with grapes harvested and selected by hand. Both vinification and maturation take place **in temperature-controlled stainless steel**. The absence of wood aging allows the wine to best express the varietal characteristics of Negroamaro, maintaining a velvety structure but with elegant tannins that leave a characteristic bitterish aftertaste.
Organoleptic Profile
Nose: **Unique** olfactory register, interwoven with notes of **spices, tobacco, and leather** in a distinctly marked fruit finish (cherry, with a slight overripe note and vanilla hints in previous vintages).
Palate: **Enterprising** on the first sip. It intoxicates the palate with **softness and a velvety structure**, smoothed by **fine tannins** that leave a pleasantly **bitterish trail**. It has good structure, is very fresh, and savory.
Food Pairings
Perfect with: Main courses of **roasted or grilled meat**, **stews**, **game**, and **aged cheeses**.
Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
Recommended Glass: Medium-sized red wine glass.
Awards and Recognition (Various Vintages)
- **90 POINTS** from Robert Parker
- **90 POINTS** from Luca Maroni
- **89 POINTS** from Wine Spectator
- **OSCAR for QUALITY/PRICE RATIO** from Gambero Rosso
- **2 BICCHIERI (Glasses)** from Gambero Rosso
- **HIGH QUALITY DIPLOMA** at Merano Wine Fest
- **4.5 out of 5 STARS** from The Wine Kingdom
- **88 POINTS** Wine Enthusiast (2016 and 2008 Vintages)
The Velvety Negroamaro – An excellent red for its quality/price ratio, complex but with a very pleasant drinkability.






