Appassimento is a red produced by Casa de Bellucci in Puglia, Italy. Made from Zinfandel and Nero di Troia. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Region: Puglia
Country: Italy
Grapes: Zinfandel, Nero di Troia
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, off-dry
This appassimento-style red from Puglia uses the partial drying of grapes to concentrate sugars and flavours, delivering a rich, plummy wine with notes of dried cherry, raisin, and dark chocolate with a hint of warmth. The blend of Zinfandel and Nero di Troia — both naturally bold, fruit-driven varieties — gives it a full body with a slightly soft, generous finish that leans off-dry. It's an approachable, crowd-pleasing style, best enjoyed with hearty food rather than fussed over.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Puglia, Italy
Puglia — the long region forming the heel of Italy's boot, running down the southeast Adriatic coast.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel is a red grape genetically identical to Croatia's Tribidrag (or Crljenak) and to southern Italy's Primitivo, though it became an icon in California.
Nero di Troia
Nero di Troia is a red grape from Puglia in southern Italy, also known as Uva di Troia, and one of the region's three signature native reds alongside Primitivo and Negroamaro.
More wines
More red wines from Puglia
- Appassimento — Pavo Nero, Puglia
- Appassimento — Nardelli, Puglia
- '80 Vecchie Vigne' Old Vines — Cignomoro, Primitivo di Manduria
- 18 Primitivo — Riolite, Primitivo di Manduria
Frequently asked questions
Where is Appassimento from?
Appassimento is produced by Casa de Bellucci in Puglia, Italy.
What grapes are in Appassimento?
Appassimento is a blend of Zinfandel and Nero di Troia.