COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Negroamaro, Primitivo, Malvasia, Merlot
PRODUCER
Globus Wine
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Medium-dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Passo Grande Appassimento is a red wine from Puglia, Italy, produced by Globus Wine. It utilizes the Appassimento method, a traditional technique of drying grapes to concentrate their natural sugars and flavors before fermentation. This process is characteristic of wines from regions like Puglia, which are known for their warm climate and suitability for robust red grape varietals. The wine is noted for being an accessible example of the Appassimento style, offering significant character for its market position.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€7
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried before fermentation to intensify flavor.
Fact 02
Puglia is known as the 'heel' of Italy.
Fact 03
This wine is celebrated for its value.
Fact 04
Uses a blend of local and international grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Passo Grande Appassimento is crafted using the Appassimento method, a key technique involving the drying of grapes before fermentation. This process concentrates the sugars and flavors within the grapes, leading to a richer and more intense wine. The wine is a blend of Negroamaro, Primitivo, Malvasia, and Merlot, varietals commonly grown in the Puglia region of Italy. The specific details of fermentation, aging, and harvest conditions are not provided, but the overall approach aims to highlight the characteristics derived from the Appassimento process and the regional grape varietals.
