The nose here is like black rubber, cherry, and roses, with a faint hint of leather. What a start. The front end is juicy, with red berries. Then something happens in the mid palate – it turns velvety and smooth, making the whole mouth feel coated with velvety iodine. Yeah, it’s different. The leather and red fruits melt into darker, chewy dried fruits (think prunes, dates, and currant), joined by a salty minerality. The finish carries a slight hint of sweeter amaros such as Nardini or Nonino, and a soft hit of white pepper. Such a fascinating wine. I picked this one up at Appellation Wine & Spirits in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan on the owner Scott’s recommendation.
- Rating: Impressive
- Winery: Schola Sarmenti
- Wine: Roccamora 2013
- Varietal: Negro Amaro
- Region: DOC Nardo Rosso
- Country: Italy
Posto Novo 