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Wino Conte di Campiano Appassimento - Czerwone, Półwytrawne

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Wine Conte di Campiano Appassimento

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Wino Maxale Primitivo Appassimento IGP Puglia - Czerwone, Półwytrawne

Wine Maxale Primitivo Appassimento IGP Puglia

PLN 76.99

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Wine Passimora Nero d'Avola Appassimento DOC Sicilia

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Wine Masi Grandarella Appassimento Rosso Delle Venezie I.G.T..

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PLN 179.10

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Galante Sangiovese Appassimento Romagna DOC

79 pkt

Wine Galante Sangiovese Appassimento Romagna DOC

PLN 74.99

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PLN 67.49

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Wine Zensa Nero d'Avola Appassimento Organic DOP Sicilia

PLN 62.99

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PLN 56.69

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Wine Bastioni Della Rocca Leggero Appassimento IGT Puglia

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Appassimento - What is it?

Appassimento is the process of drying grapes after harvesting to concentrate flavor, sugar and aromas. The Italian word "appassire" means "to deplete" or "to dry," which perfectly describes the technique. The grapes are left to dry on straw, wicker or special scaffolding for several weeks or even months (such as during the production of Amarone della Valpolicella), depending on the intended effect.

What distinguishes appassimento wine?

Wine produced using the appassimento method has several characteristics that set it apart:

Concentration of flavor: The process of drying the grapes causes the juice in the grapes to be concentrated to a greater degree. This means that wines produced using the appassimento method tend to be rich, intense and full of flavor.

Higher sugar levels: As water evaporates during drying, sugar levels in the grapes become elevated. This leads to higher levels of alcohol in the wine and sweetness.

Aromatics: The drying of the grapes enhances the aromatics of the wine, giving it intense fruit, spice and floral notes.

Appassimento in Puglia

Puglia, or Puglia, is a region of southern Italy. Here, especially in the Salento area, there are countless wineries that use this technique with great success

The best-known varietal in Puglia is Primitivo, which in its pure form is an aromatic wine with soft tannins and a pleasant sweetness. If a producer, such as Conte di Campiano, chooses to use appassimento, the wine becomes powerful, with very concentrated aromas in the glass.

Other popular grape varieties grown in the Puglia region and subjected to appassimento are Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. These varieties also produce exceptional wines with deep flavor and aroma.

Appassimento wine production

To make wine using the appassimento method, grapes are carefully selected from the vineyards at full maturity. They are then placed on special scaffolding or straw, where they are left for several weeks or even months. During this period, the grapes lose some of their water, which concentrates the juices and sugar in the fruit.

Puglia's climate is conducive to this process, as there is plenty of sunshine and little rainfall. This allows the grapes to dry naturally and maintain the right concentration of sugar. After the drying period, the grapes are harvested, pressed and undergo fermentation - classic winemaking.

Appassimento wines are usually aged for some time in barrels to develop a more complex flavor and aroma. After aging, they are bottled and ready for tasting.