Tenuta Giustini, Calùra Appassimento 2023

Tenuta Giustini’s Calùra Appassimento 2023 is a rich, full-bodied red from Salento, Puglia, where intense sunshine and cooling sea breezes create ideal conditions for ripe, expressive wines. Made using the traditional appassimento method, it combines concentrated fruit with a smooth, velvety texture—an inviting expression of the region’s long-standing winemaking heritage.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby-red in appearance, the wine offers an abundant aroma of sun-ripened cherries and ripe plums, complemented by hints of dark chocolate and warm spice. On the palate, it is rounded and generous, with concentrated dark-fruit flavours, supple tannins and a velvety mouthfeel. A gently spicy finish adds depth and balance. Ready to enjoy now, it can also develop additional softness and integration over the next few years when stored in a cool, dark place.

Production
The vineyards are located in Salento, relatively close to the Adriatic and Ionian coastlines, where fertile soils, abundant sunshine and cooling Scirocco and Tramontana winds help moderate the warm climate. The vines are carefully pruned in both winter and summer, and the grapes are harvested by hand before undergoing strict selection. For the appassimento process, a portion of the grapes is dried before pressing, concentrating their sugars and flavours. Fermentation is carried out at low temperatures using only naturally occurring yeasts, helping preserve freshness and the character of the fruit.

Food & Serving
Calùra Appassimento is a natural match for slow-cooked stews, braised meats, rich pasta dishes and grilled beef or lamb. Its ripe fruit and smooth texture also make it enjoyable on its own as a relaxed evening wine. Serve at approximately 16–18°C; a short decant of 20–30 minutes can help open the wine’s aromas, although it is approachable straight from the bottle.

Producer
Tenuta Giustini is a family-run estate in Salento, led by Giuseppe Papadopoli alongside his sons Salvatore, the oenologist, and Federico, the cellar master. The family focuses on expressing the character of local grapes through careful vineyard work, manual harvesting and precise selection. In the winery, low-temperature vinification and indigenous yeasts are used to retain freshness despite Puglia’s warm climate, resulting in generous wines that combine regional identity with modern precision.

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