Description
Appassimento involves drying the grapes before they are fermented. This process results in a concentrated wine with a unique profile.
Passimento wines are often full-bodied and have a deep, rich color. They are known for their intense fruit flavors and aromas, which are often reminiscent of raisins, figs, and other dried fruits. Passimento wines can also have notes of spice, chocolate, and tobacco, which add complexity to their profile.
The high sugar concentration in the grapes during the appassimento process also leads to a higher alcohol content in the finished wine. This can make passimento wines quite powerful and warming, with a long, lingering finish.
Overall, passimento wines are a bold and flavorful option for wine lovers who enjoy complex, full-bodied wines with intense fruit flavors and aromas.
Masso Antico Negroamaro Leggermente Appassite IGT 2021
The taste is intense, packed with lots of fruit, it is soft and pleasant with intense fruit notes. Great fullness and ripe tannins, give an aftertaste that is persistent and with lots of exciting nuances. Super nicely tuned Appassimento.
O’Passimiento Baglio Gibellina 2020
Bright intense red. Characteristic, intense with a hint of red berries fruits. Warm, full-bodied and harmonious in acidity, with smooth and elegant tannins.
Andre van der Kwaak (verified owner) –
Fast service and very personal communication
I’m part of the family now:)
Wal Britton (verified owner) –
I have become completely smitten with Italian Appassimento style of wine. This is where a percentage of the grapes used to make red wine, have been allowed to ripen to a raisin like consistency. I am completely enamoured by the richness and overall flavour and smoothness of the wine. I also prefer to buy it from Sapori D’Itali because they import the wine they sell and that gives me confidence in the quality.I have also found that they deliver it to me quicker that most suppliers.
Andre van der Kwaak (verified owner) –
Prompt personal response to my order, which is rare these days, really appreciate the communication
And on top of that the wine is beautiful.
I recommend Sapori to any enthousiast of good Italian wines
Ian D. (verified owner) –
I mainly buy red wine in the $20 to $25 range and have found plenty in and around that bracket from Sapori D’Italia. I’ve had an excellent delivery experience and enjoyed all the wine.