COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Carmenère, Oseleta
PRODUCER
La Cappuccina Societa Agricola Semplice
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Cappuccina Carmenos Passito is a red sweet wine from the Veneto IGT in Italy. It is produced by La Cappuccina Societa Agricola Semplice, a family estate in the region. The wine is distinguished by its Passito winemaking method, involving the drying of grapes to concentrate sugars and flavors, and its blend of 50% Carmenère and 50% Oseleta, an old and rare Veronese grape. This combination results in a unique sweet red wine profile.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from grapes dried for 120 days to intensify flavor and sugar.
Fact 02
Features Oseleta, an ancient and rare Veronese grape variety.
Fact 03
A sweet red wine, a less common style for the Veneto region.
Fact 04
Achieved a score of 91/100 from critics.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of La Cappuccina Carmenos Passito begins with a hand harvest of Carmenère and Oseleta grapes. These grapes are then subjected to the Passito method, involving drying for approximately 120 days to concentrate sugars and flavors. Following de-stemming and gentle pressing, the grapes undergo fermentation and maceration for over 40 days. The resulting wine is then aged for 24 months in French Oak barriques before bottling.
