Aristocratico Appassimento is a full-bodied, richly concentrated red from Salento in southern Italy, produced using the appassimento method — a traditional technique in which the grapes are partially dried to concentrate sugars, flavours, and aromas before fermentation. Made from Primitivo and Negroamaro, two of Puglia's most characterful native varieties, this wine showcases the warmth and intensity of the deep south at its most expressive. Deep ruby-purple in colour with aromas of ripe plums and raisin, a concentrated, velvety palate of dried fig, spice, and tobacco, and a long, satisfying finish.

Why You'll Love It

This is appassimento Primitivo and Negroamaro from Salento, produced by Enoitalia, a leading family-owned winery established in 1986 by the Pizzolo family near Lake Garda. The appassimento method — more commonly associated with Amarone in the Veneto — involves partially drying the grapes to intensify sugars and flavours, producing a wine of exceptional concentration, richness, and complexity. Primitivo contributes deep, jammy dark fruit and warmth, while Negroamaro adds structure, spice, and a characteristic bitter-sweet depth that is the hallmark of great Salento red wine. At 14.5% ABV, this is a wine of genuine power and richness, smooth and approachable yet complex enough to reward attention. This is southern Italian red wine with concentration, warmth, and the soul of Puglia.

Region & Winemaking

Produced by Enoitalia in Salento, Puglia, Italy. Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes partially dried using the appassimento method to intensify sugars and flavours. Careful fermentation and ageing to produce a concentrated, velvety texture. 14.5% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby-purple in colour with aromas of ripe plums and raisin. The palate is concentrated, smooth, and velvety, showing rich notes of dried fig, spice, and tobacco with a long, satisfying finish.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with rich cheeses, roasted meats, hearty pasta dishes, and game. Also excellent with slow-braised beef, lamb shanks, and dark chocolate desserts.

The Blend

Primitivo, Negroamaro

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