COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Merlot, Sangiovese, Primitivo
PRODUCER
Vini Buoni AB
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Passorone Appassimento is an Italian red wine from the Puglia region, produced by Vini Buoni AB. Its distinctive character is derived from the appassimento winemaking method, where grapes are dried post-harvest to intensify their flavors and sugars. This technique, also used for renowned wines like Amarone, contributes to the wine's concentrated profile. The blend includes Merlot, Sangiovese, and Primitivo, all cultivated organically. Vini Buoni AB's mission is to support artisan wineries by facilitating their market access.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Often called a 'Petit Amarone' due to the appassimento technique.
Fact 02
Grapes are organically grown.
Fact 03
Awarded Gold at the International Organic Wine Awards 2024.
Fact 04
Available in Systembolaget's fixed assortment in Sweden.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Passorone Appassimento is produced using the appassimento method, where grapes are dried after harvest to concentrate their sugars and flavors. The grapes, harvested manually in late September, are fermented in stainless steel tanks with extended skin contact. Following fermentation, malolactic fermentation is carried out. The wine then undergoes a six-month aging period in a combination of French and American oak barrels. Organic viticulture practices are employed throughout the cultivation process.
