Vite Colte, Spasso Appassimento Rosso Passito 2019

Vite Colte Spasso Appassimento Rosso Passito 2019 is a rich, concentrated red from Piemonte, made from Barbera grapes using the traditional appassimento method. South-facing hillside vineyards and naturally limited water supply encourage intense ripeness, while six months in oak add depth and polish. The style reflects Italy’s long tradition of producing expressive, sun-ripened wines from partially dried grapes.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby-red in appearance, this passito shows a generous, ripe nose led by dark berries, plum and black cherry, with hints of spice and vanilla from its time in oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and richly concentrated, balancing ripe fruit with gentle warmth, rounded tannins and a persistent finish. The wine is enjoyable now for its opulent fruit profile and should develop additional softness and savoury complexity over the next few years if stored in a cool, dark cellar.

Production
The Barbera vines are planted on south-facing hillsides in Piemonte, where limited water availability and heat accumulation in the vines promote rapid, concentrated ripening toward the end of the growing season. The grapes are vinified in stainless steel at 25°C, followed by fermentation and six months of maturation in oak barrels, combining freshness and fruit intensity with added structure and gentle oak character.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly cool, at approximately 16–18°C, alongside rich dishes such as braised beef, game, hearty pasta with slow-cooked ragù or mature cheeses. Its ripe sweetness and concentrated fruit also make it a compelling partner for savoury, spice-tinged dishes. Decanting is not essential, but a brief 20–30-minute decant can help open the wine and integrate its oak and fruit aromas.

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