IT Gran Appasso Appassite Rosso Puglia IGT Aged in Oak

Crowned “Wine of the Year” by Luca Maroni in 2016, this extraordinary blend is a masterclass in Southern Italian winemaking. Earning a near-perfect 98 points and the title of Best Italian Red Wine, it represents the pinnacle of Puglia’s rich viticultural heritage.

ALC: 14%

VINTAGE: 2024

VARIETALS: 70% Primitivo, 30% Negroamaro

TASTING NOTES:

• Intensity from the Vine: Utilizing the traditional appassimento techniques—where a portion of the grapes is partially dried to concentrate sugars and flavors—this wine delivers an opulent, “mouth-filling” texture.
• Oak-Aged Sophistication: The time spent aging in oak barrels transforms the vibrant fruit profile, adding layers of creamy vanilla, toasted cocoa, and sweet tobacco to the core of ripe blackberries and plum jam.
• Palate & Finish: Dry but fruit-forward, It is remarkably smooth and velvety, with medium tannins that provide a polished structure. The finish is exceptionally long, characterized by a lingering warmth and spicy complexity.

PAIRING:  Pasta with meat sauce, game ragout, hot, stewed beef or buffalo meat, game and medium-ripened cheeses.

LUCA MARONI 98 POINTS

VIVINO 4.0

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