89
points
Schola Sarmenti di Terrulenta 2006 Nerìo Riserva Red (Nardò)
This Riserva red wine from Puglia represents an 80-20 blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera and delivers a rich bouquet with a spicy oak element backed by loads of mature black fruit or candied cherry. It’s a bold, ripe, chewy wine with tons of raisin and dried prune on the close.
— M.L.
(7/1/2011)
87
points
Schola Sarmenti di Terrulenta 2009 Candòra Chardonnay (Salento)
Candòra is that fresh and tangy style of Chardonnay that pairs so well with shellfish or Atlantic fish. Because this interpretation hails from a hot climate (the deep south of Italy) you get that extra creaminess and density you need to make the wine and food pairing a success.
— M.L.
(7/1/2011)
87
points
Schola Sarmenti di Terrulenta 2010 Masserei Rosé (Nardò)
Presented in clean and modern packaging, this bright rosé from the Nardò area of Puglia in Southern Italy offers bright aromas of cranberry, pink rose, peach blossom and drying brimstone. Made with the native Negroamaro grape, there’s a playful touch of sweetness on the close.
— M.L.
(7/1/2011)