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Cubardi

Salento Primitivo

The Schola Sarmenti Cubardi is a captivating Primitivo from the picturesque Salento region of Italy. This full-bodied red wine showcases a rich and deep ruby hue, inviting you to indulge in its luscious flavors. On the palate, it delivers a symphony of bold fruit intensity, offering notes of ripe blackberries and juicy plums, beautifully complemented by hints of warm spices and earthy undertones. The acidity in this wine strikes a delightful balance, providing a refreshing lift that enhances its overall complexity. Tannins are well-integrated, lending a soft structure that wraps around the fruit, making each sip a pleasure. This wine is dry, leaving a clean finish that encourages another taste, making it a perfect companion for hearty dishes or a savory cheese platter. Schola Sarmenti Cubardi is undoubtedly an excellent representation of the winemaking mastery found in the Salento region.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Plum

Plum

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Puglia
Puglia

The heel of Italy's "boot," sunny Puglia (the "g" is silent), is famed for its olive oils, almonds and of course, its rich, full-bodied wines. Although dry and intensely hot in the summer, Puglia has coastlines on three sides, providing cool Mediterranean breezes to alleviate the daytime heat. Primitivo (known in the US as Zinfandel) does well here, with other popular red varieties including Sangiovese and Negroamaro. But it is not all about reds in Puglia: the local Fiano grape produces gloriously nutty, tropical-flavored white, while Falanghina makes intensely fruity wines with citrus blossom notes.

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