Bastioni Della Rocca Leggero Appassimento 2019

Produced almost exclusively in the southern region of Puglia, Italy, Appassimento is a the process of drying out the grapes whilst still on the vine. This tradition was historically used in the Veneto region in the production of Amarone, and goes back many centuries With this, lovely Primitivo and Negroamaro fruit, are naturally dried on the vine for 25 days, allowing a higher concentration of sugar and lets the water out, combined with a long period of cement age to create a supple wine full of ripe black fruits with complex hints of spice, vanilla, and raisins.

Ruby red with orange reflections. Intense and complex with notes of ripe fruit and spices. Dry wine with good texture and supple tannins.Perfect with spicy pasta, red meat and mature cheeses. - Luca Maroni, Annuario Del Migliori Vini, 98 points 

The Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - 80% Negroamaro, 20% Primitivo
Country - Italy
Region - Puglia
Vintage - 2019
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 14.5%