Schola Sarmenti "Nauna" Salento IGT
​This is a premium, rich, and powerful red wine from the Salento peninsula in Puglia, the "heel" of Italy's boot. Crafted by the renowned estate Schola Sarmenti, it is a benchmark representation of the bold and sun-drenched terroir of Southern Italy.
​The Technical Highlights
​Grape Varieties: A classic Puglian blend of 60% Negroamaro and 40% Primitivo.
​Old Vines (Alberello Pugliese): The grapes are harvested from old bush vines ranging between 50 to 55 years old. These low-yielding old vines yield berries with incredible concentration and complexity.
​Aging: The wine is aged in new French oak tonneaux for about 8 to 9 months, followed by another 8 to 10 months of bottle aging before release.
​Alcohol Content: Typically high, around 15.5% to 16% ABV, offering a robust, full-bodied structure.
​Tasting Notes
​Appearance: Intense, deep ruby red with subtle violet reflections.
​Nose: An explosion of aromas. It opens with ripe dark berries, blackberries, and plum jam, seamlessly integrating into complex notes of tobacco, leather, dark chocolate, and a touch of sweet vanilla from the oak.
​Palate: Full-bodied, velvety, and enveloping. Despite its high alcohol content, the opulent fruit profile and ripe, smooth tannins create a beautifully balanced mouthfeel. The finish is remarkably long, leaving lingering notes of cocoa and toasted spice.
​Food Pairing Suggestions
​Because Nauna is an incredibly intense, high-alcohol, and full-bodied wine, it requires hearty, robust dishes that can stand up to its power.
​1. Grilled & Roasted Red Meats
​Flintstone Steak / Florentine T-Bone: Heavy charring from a grill beautifully complements the wine’s smoky, oak-aged characters.
​Roasted Rosemary Lamb Chops: The herbal notes of rosemary and the rich fat of the lamb cut right through the wine's bold tannins.
​2. Slow-Cooked & Braised Dishes
​Braised Beef Short Ribs or Oxtail: Rich, gelatinous meats slow-cooked in a heavy reduction sauce match the velvety texture and weight of the wine perfectly.
​Venison or Wild Boar Stew: The gamey depth of wild meats pairs excellently with the rustic, earthy complexity of the Negroamaro grape.
​3. Aged Cheeses
​Mature Hard Cheeses: Think Pecorino Romano, Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, or Grana Padano. The salty, savory crystals in aged cheeses create a brilliant contrast with the sweet jamminess of the Primitivo fruit.
​💡 Service Tip: Serve this wine at around 16°C – 18°C. Because of its high concentration and old-vine structure, it is highly recommended to decant it for at least 45 to 60 minutes before serving to let the tobacco and dark cocoa aromas fully unfurl.
Nauna Salento Rosso IGT 2020
酒廠:Schola Sarmenti  產區:Puglia
葡萄: 60% Negroamaro，40% Primitivo  生產區域: Nardò(Lecce)適飲溫度: 16° – 18°C  酒精濃度: 15.5%  
葡萄園年齡: 約55年  種植方式: Pugliese小樹叢， 每公頃4,500棵植物  產量: 每株1,200-1,300克  收穫: 手工採摘葡萄，並放入通風的箱子中  
 
外觀：每一株葡萄藤都代表一道考驗，點燃靈魂。從剛栽種的強健、繁茂的植株所孕育的葡萄酒，帶來清新與果香；到更成熟的植株，則如同訴說雙手的故事與愛的故事。六月裡，當陽光溫暖空氣，專業的農夫會修剪並疏果，讓葡萄串在植株上只留下少數果實。綠色修剪是一項古老的技術，以犧牲產量換取品質，這份品質將成為所有努力的驕傲，也成為我們偉大葡萄酒的靈魂。我們以熱情與耐心，用自然的方式耕種葡萄園，不使用任何化學肥料或除草劑，尊重植株的自然生長週期，以及土地與土壤的所有生命；而我們只用有機肥悉心照料土地。事實上，我們所有葡萄園都採用有機方式種植；它們被樹籬和樹木環繞，距離海只有一步之遙，生長在健康、自然的環境中。
釀造：葡萄進入酒廠後，會再透過先進的分選桌進一步挑選。熟成：在中度烘烤的法國橡木桶（tonneaux）中熟成9個月，並在瓶中熟成8個月。
感官描述：乾型紅酒
 
品鑑筆記：顏色：寶石紅色
香氣: 一陣香氣的喜悅包圍著鼻子。從香膏的擁抱中，111釋放出猛烈的成熟水果的暗示，慢慢滑入濃烈的巧克力和煙草的收尾。
口感: 成熟的口感伴隨著煙熏的味道，驚豔味蕾，展現出細膩的酒體質感，持久的回味，隨後是柔和而和諧的單寧，平衡且永恆的收尾。搭配：野味、烤制的紅肉、風味濃郁的起司、烤肉