The Appassimento Rosso Puglia is a full bodied wine made from carefully selected Negroamaro, Malvasia Nero, Merlot and Cabernet grapes.
The grapes are prepared following the Appassimento method. Appassimento is most famous for the unique style of some of Veneto’s best loved wines, including Valpolicella Ripasso and Amarone. It is the process of drying grapes in ventilated drying lodges (fruttai) over the winter months.
Through the drying process the grapes lose around 30% of their water content, the sugars and flavour compounds in the grapes are concentrated. In addition, acidity decreases while resveratrol (the compounds linked to antioxidant properties in wine) and glycerine levels increase, lending balance, richness and a unique ‘glossy’ texture to the wines.
Here the Appassimento method is applied to the Negroamaro, Malvasia Nero, Merlot and Cabernet grapes from the Puglia area of South East Italy. Producing a wine that is full bodied, rich and complex. Lots of complex and fruity flavours with notes of ripe dark cherries, fresh herbs and vanilla.
The Appassimento Rosso Puglia is presented in a beautiful wrap around paper cover.
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Puglia |
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia, Merlot, and Negroamaro |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Suitable for Vegans | Yes |
| Organic | No |
Standard Delivery| Mainland UK Orders over £150 | FREE |
| Mainland UK Orders under £150 | £7.95 |
| Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight | £14.95 |
| Scottish Islands | £19.95 |
| Isle of Man and Isles of Scilly | £19.95 |
| Northern Ireland | £19.95 |
| Channel Islands | £24.95 |
Saturday Delivery| Mainland UK Orders over £150 | £6.95 |
| Mainland UK Orders under £150 | £14.95 |
Store Pickup| Collect in store usually same/next day | FREE |
Everything you would wish for from a apassimiemto style wine - busting with berry fruit and slight smokiness - really good with pasta and bbq
Nothing like an Appassimento unfortunately, very disappointing
I have ordered from this company before for myself and this time as a gift. Always super efficient and best price for the wine I particularly wanted.
First discovered this wine in a local restaurant, so impressed we tracked it down to the excellent ND John wines. Have ordered it twice since then. A really good colour, full bodied and delicious. Have shared with friends who all enjoy this excellent value for money wine. Unusual and attractive bottle, set to become a staple on the wine rack
Lovely, however, the 2024 needs another year as it certainly is not as good as the 2023
