{"product_id":"schola-sarmenti-diciotto-primitivo-salento-igt-2020","title":"Schola Sarmenti Diciotto | Primitivo | 2020 | Salento, Italy","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"461\" data-start=\"443\"\u003eProduct Summary\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"463\"\u003eSchola Sarmenti \u003cstrong data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"479\"\u003eDiciotto\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Puglia's most extraordinary expressions of \u003cstrong data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"545\"\u003e100% Primitivo\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from \u003cstrong data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"578\"\u003e85-year-old Alberello-trained vines\u003c\/strong\u003e in the heart of Salento. Produced only in limited numbered bottles, this remarkable wine demonstrates the extraordinary concentration that old bush vines can achieve. Matured for \u003cstrong data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"797\"\u003e14 months in medium-toast French oak tonneaux\u003c\/strong\u003e followed by \u003cstrong data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"859\"\u003e12 months of bottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e, Diciotto is powerful yet remarkably composed, delivering richness without sacrificing elegance. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1026\"\u003e🍷 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry and plum are lifted by balsamic herbs before unfolding into dark chocolate, espresso, toasted oak and sweet baking spices. The palate is luxuriously velvety, layered and concentrated, with remarkably refined tannins supporting its immense fruit weight. Despite its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1361\"\u003e18% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e, freshness and balance remain at the centre of the wine, leading to an exceptionally long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1655\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow-cooked beef cheeks, dry-aged ribeye, venison, braised lamb shanks, mature Parmigiano Reggiano, wild mushroom risotto and rich tomato-based meat dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1657\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003eServe at:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C (decant for at least one hour)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e🍇 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1728\" data-start=\"1718\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Primitivo | \u003cstrong data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salento, Puglia, Italy | \u003cstrong data-end=\"1795\" data-start=\"1783\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1806\"\u003eTasting Experience\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1828\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1964\" data-start=\"1839\"\u003eDeep ruby with an almost opaque core and vibrant purple reflections, revealing exceptional concentration from old bush vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Palate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2507\" data-start=\"1985\"\u003eThe bouquet is immediately captivating, opening with ripe blackberry, black cherry and dark plum before revealing balsamic herbs, toasted oak, cocoa, espresso and sweet spice. As the wine evolves in the glass, hints of liquorice and Mediterranean herbs emerge, adding further complexity. The palate is dense, rich and layered, yet remarkably harmonious. Powerful fruit concentration is balanced by vibrant acidity, allowing the wine to remain elegant despite its remarkable structure. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2509\"\u003eBody\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2655\" data-start=\"2518\"\u003eFull-bodied with an opulent, velvety texture. Fine-grained tannins provide remarkable structure while maintaining exceptional refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2666\" data-start=\"2657\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2809\" data-start=\"2668\"\u003eExtraordinarily long, revealing waves of dark fruit, mocha, baking spices and toasted oak before finishing with persistent mineral freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2814\" data-start=\"2811\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003eWhy This Wine Matters\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2926\" data-start=\"2841\"\u003eMany producers speak about old vines, but \u003cstrong data-end=\"2895\" data-start=\"2883\"\u003eDiciotto\u003c\/strong\u003e is built entirely around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3398\" data-start=\"2928\"\u003eThe wine comes from some of Schola Sarmenti's oldest \u003cstrong data-end=\"3016\" data-start=\"2981\"\u003e85-year-old Alberello vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, where every vine naturally produces tiny quantities of intensely concentrated fruit. Rather than chasing volume, the winery deliberately limits production and bottles Diciotto only in \u003cstrong data-end=\"3232\" data-start=\"3202\"\u003enumbered, limited editions\u003c\/strong\u003e. This patient philosophy continues in the cellar, where extended maturation in French oak and bottle allows the wine to achieve extraordinary harmony before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3816\" data-start=\"3400\"\u003eThe result is a Primitivo that challenges expectations. Instead of simply being powerful and alcoholic, Diciotto demonstrates that old-vine Primitivo can also possess elegance, freshness and remarkable ageing potential. It is one of the benchmark wines of modern Puglia and an excellent example of why Southern Italy is now producing some of Europe's most exciting premium reds. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3821\" data-start=\"3818\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"3838\" data-start=\"3823\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3856\" data-start=\"3840\"\u003eInternational\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3963\" data-start=\"3858\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3881\" data-start=\"3858\"\u003eDry-aged ribeye steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3903\" data-start=\"3882\"\u003eBraised beef cheeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3919\" data-start=\"3904\"\u003eRoast venison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3939\" data-start=\"3920\"\u003eHerb-crusted lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3963\" data-start=\"3940\"\u003eWild mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 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Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"5103\" data-start=\"5077\"\u003eDrink now through 2038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"5149\" data-start=\"5104\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"5121\" data-start=\"5104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5120\" data-start=\"5106\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"5149\" data-start=\"5121\"\u003eLimited numbered bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5154\" data-start=\"5151\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"5170\" data-start=\"5156\"\u003eClosing Line\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5356\" data-start=\"5172\"\u003eDiciotto proves that old-vine Primitivo can deliver extraordinary power, elegance and longevity, standing among the finest expressions of Southern Italy's most celebrated native 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