COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Montepulciano, Negroamaro, Uva di Troia, Lambrusco, Sangiovese, Merlot
PRODUCER
Casa Marzoni
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Casa Marzoni Appassimento is a distinctive red wine from Puglia, Italy, crafted by Casa Marzoni. The producer is committed to organic viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques, aiming to create powerful yet smooth wines that embody the region's character. The vineyards are strategically located near the Adriatic Sea, benefiting from a long, warm summer tempered by cooling sea breezes. A unique feature of this wine is its traditional 'spago' (string) seal, a nod to historical winemaking practices. The wine's rich and intense flavor profile is a direct result of the Appassimento process, a time-honored method of drying grapes.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried on the vine for two weeks, losing half their weight to concentrate flavors, a process called Appassimento.
Fact 02
The wine is sealed by hand with a traditional 'spago' (string), a technique dating back centuries to hold the cork.
Fact 03
Casa Marzoni uses organic methods and traditional techniques, reflecting Puglia's rich winemaking heritage.
Fact 04
The 2025 Gilbert & Gaillard guide awarded this wine a Double Gold medal for its exceptional quality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Casa Marzoni Appassimento begins with the Appassimento method, where grapes are left to dry on the vine for two weeks under the Italian sun, starting in mid-September. This natural drying concentrates the flavors as the grapes lose approximately half their weight. Following this, the handpicked grapes undergo fermentation. The wine is then aged in oak, a crucial step that contributes to its smoothness and imparts complex aromas of vanilla, cocoa beans, and various spices, enhancing its overall depth and character.
