Schola Sarmenti Corimei 2018 is a naturally sweet Primitivo passito with ripe fruit, smoky depth, chocolate and tobacco.
Produced from 100% Primitivo grown on approximately 65-year-old alberello vines in Salento, Corimei is late harvested and lightly dried on the vine. The result is a mature, velvety passito with generous ripe fruit, balsamic nuance and remarkable persistence.
Why this wine matters
Corimei shows a distinctive side of Primitivo: a naturally sweet passito made from old alberello vines and late-harvested grapes dried gently on the plant. Steel maturation preserves the purity of the ripe fruit while the wine develops the depth expected of a contemplative dessert red.
In the glass
Colour
Deep ruby red with mature garnet reflections.
Aroma
Ripe dark fruit and balsamic notes with smoky spice, chocolate and tobacco.
Palate
Sweet and velvety, yet balanced, with mature fruit, gentle harmonious tannins and a fine, delicate texture.
Body
Full-bodied, rich and smooth.
Finish
Exceptionally persistent with chocolate, tobacco, smoky notes and a subtle almond nuance.
