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Gran Passione Appassimento Puglia IGT wine — Botter winery — Dionysus
Red

Gran Passione Appassimento Puglia IGT

by Botter · Veneto, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesNegroamaro, Merlot, Primitivo
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for3–5 years
Bottled in0.75 l
BotterVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown in Puglia in vineyards cultivated according to organic winegrowing principles.

Vinification

The grapes remain on the vine to dry for 15–20 days, losing 50% of their weight through evaporation and concentrating their sugars. They are then harvested by hand, sorted and gently pressed. Temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks, with extended skin contact, following the appassimento method.

Ageing

The wine spends 30 days in oak barrels, where it completes malolactic fermentation.

Tasting profile

The drying process gives the wine ripe and dried-fruit notes, including plum and raisin. Its time in oak adds spice and vanilla to the aroma and palate.

Serving and pairing

Pair with red or white meats, game, and mature hard cheeses.

Label / history

The name “Gran Passione” refers to the passion and dedication invested in the work and to respect for the traditions of the land.