Six wines, one method: With appassimento, the grapes dry out before fermentation, losing water and gaining concentration. The result is red wines with a soft texture, dark fruit, and more body than the price would suggest. In this pack, you will taste six bottles from Italy and Southern France and experience how differently Primitivo, Negroamaro, and Syrah react to the same technique.
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as, if! Appassimento Primitivo – Torrevento (Italy, Apulia)
The Primitivo grapes wither on straw mats or in drying rooms after the harvest before they are fermented. In the glass, it shows a deep ruby red with purple reflections. On the nose, candied orange peel, Amarena cherry, and rose petals, plus coffee spice. Juicy and full-bodied on the palate, with a long finish.
Appassimento Negroamaro Passito – Conte di Campiano (Italy)
Here, the Negroamaro grapes dry on the vine for three weeks and are harvested by hand at the end of September or the beginning of October. This is followed by maceration on the skins, which extracts color and aromas. The wine shines ruby red with orange tones, smells of ripe fruit and herbs, and shows delicate tannins and a light almond note on the finish.
Rondeur Appassimento – La Grange (France, Languedoc)
The outsider in the pack and an exciting contrast to the Italian bottles. Blackcurrant meets freshly chopped raisins, with rosemary and thyme from the garrigue underneath. The peppery spice of the Syrah is in the background, while the barrique aging brings vanilla, some tobacco, and milk chocolate. The tannin is soft.
In addition, there are three more bottles: the Cielo 1908 Appasionante from the Veneto with ripe cherry and spicy finish, the Cielo Gran Maestro from the Salento with prune and cocoa, as well as the TANK 11 Syrah from Camivini with black pepper, dark chocolate, and silky tannins.
Pairs well with: Pasta al ragù, braised lamb shank, wild boar, aged Pecorino, or strong goat cheese. Serve the wines at 16 to 18 °C. It is best to open them side by side, then you can taste the difference between Apulian coffee spice, Venetian cherry fruit, and Southern French garrigue directly.
Six bottles with a price advantage compared to buying individually: a gift for anyone who likes red wine with substance, a supply for evenings with friends, or an introduction to the world of appassimento.
