COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Negroamaro 60%, Zinfandel (Primitivo) 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
PRODUCER
C.V.C. Soc. Coop. Agricola Lugo
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
This Is The Bomb Appassimento is a red wine from Puglia, Italy, produced by C.V.C. Soc. Coop. Agricola Lugo under the brand developed by Enjoy Wine & Spirits. The wine's distinctive character is derived from the Appassimento winemaking technique, where grapes are dried post-harvest to intensify their sugars and flavors. This method is applied to a blend of 60% Negroamaro, 30% Zinfandel (Primitivo), and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, all sourced from organically farmed vineyards in the Puglia region. The Puglia IGT classification allows for flexibility in winemaking, contributing to the wine's rich and complex profile. The brand aims to deliver an 'explosion of flavors' through meticulous winemaking and a unique grape combination.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Appassimento method is similar to that used for famous Amarone wines.
Fact 02
Grapes are dried after harvest to concentrate sugars and flavors.
Fact 03
The wine is made from organically farmed grapes.
Fact 04
It won a Double Gold medal at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This Is The Bomb Appassimento is crafted using the traditional Appassimento method, where grapes are dried after harvest to concentrate their sugars and flavors, a process similar to that used for Amarone. The blend consists of 60% Negroamaro, 30% Zinfandel (Primitivo), and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, all grown in organically managed vineyards in Puglia, Italy. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, contributing to its complexity and structure. The Puglia IGT classification provides a framework for this rich and intense red wine, designed to deliver a powerful sensory experience.
