Tolchards Wine Brochure 2023 - Magazine - Page 106
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APPASSIMENTO
ROSSO PUGLIA
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 glycerin levels increase,
lending balance, richness
and a unique ‘glossy’ texture
to the wines.
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THE WINE:
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.
