Christian Patat

Appassimento Red Blend

8.9125 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
Italy
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Kieran Roberts

Very rich fruit but not too heavy which is refreshing - 2012

Very rich fruit but not too heavy which is refreshing - 2012

2 people found it helpfulOct 11th, 2014
Paul Weil

An exemplary food wine, this red blend has bright acidity to cut through the oils. It is on the lighter end of medium bodied, with lots of currant and blackberry fruits up front, with a splash of cherries to the finish. It perfectly complemented spaghetti with ricotta meatballs, pecorino garlic bread, and steamed garlic olive oil greens.

An exemplary food wine, this red blend has bright acidity to cut through the oils. It is on the lighter end of medium bodied, with lots of currant and blackberry fruits up front, with a splash of cherries to the finish. It perfectly complemented spaghetti with ricotta meatballs, pecorino garlic bread, and steamed garlic olive oil greens.

1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2016
Chris Grew

We drunk this with spicy sausages and followed up with some strong cheeses.
Not sure the spicy sausages was the right thing to have with this wine. But nonetheless we really enjoyed it.
Deep rich colours but amazingly with a sweet taste of strawberries! The spice ruining our palate I reckon.
A definite to buy again.

We drunk this with spicy sausages and followed up with some strong cheeses.
Not sure the spicy sausages was the right thing to have with this wine. But nonetheless we really enjoyed it.
Deep rich colours but amazingly with a sweet taste of strawberries! The spice ruining our palate I reckon.
A definite to buy again.

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2016
Andrés Solís Lira

Must be hard to be a producer in beleaguered Puglia. Oceans of IGT's and bulk wines everywhere!

Here's an attempt that I've seen before: Primitivo-based blends made with the appassimento method. Without any doubt looking to differentiate your product in an ocean of cheap mediocrity. Do they make it?

Uhmm, no doubt they mask the local character but the results are not bad. Would I drink it? No, but I don't see why others wouldn't, considering the attractive retail price.

#puglia #appassimento #primitivo #italianwines #italia

Must be hard to be a producer in beleaguered Puglia. Oceans of IGT's and bulk wines everywhere!

Here's an attempt that I've seen before: Primitivo-based blends made with the appassimento method. Without any doubt looking to differentiate your product in an ocean of cheap mediocrity. Do they make it?

Uhmm, no doubt they mask the local character but the results are not bad. Would I drink it? No, but I don't see why others wouldn't, considering the attractive retail price.

#puglia #appassimento #primitivo #italianwines #italia

Nov 7th, 2016
Paul Weil

This unusual red is a blend of Merlot, Primitivo (AKA Zinfandel), and a varietal I am unfamiliar with, Negroamore ("black love"??). It is full bodied and a great cocktail wine, but has flavors I have never tasted in a red wine before - cinnamon and spice in a medium bodied slightly jammy fruit bomb. The tingly lingering finish reminds me of nothing so much as peppermint extract! Strange but wonderful 🍷😺

This unusual red is a blend of Merlot, Primitivo (AKA Zinfandel), and a varietal I am unfamiliar with, Negroamore ("black love"??). It is full bodied and a great cocktail wine, but has flavors I have never tasted in a red wine before - cinnamon and spice in a medium bodied slightly jammy fruit bomb. The tingly lingering finish reminds me of nothing so much as peppermint extract! Strange but wonderful 🍷😺

Dec 10th, 2015
Peter Coulthard

NW. Box. Not too bold but still decent body.

NW. Box. Not too bold but still decent body.

Jan 29th, 2023
Alan Creswell

Fruity with lots of body without being overly raisiny or tannic.

Fruity with lots of body without being overly raisiny or tannic.

Dec 22nd, 2021
Peter Coulthard

NW. amazing red. Bold, full of flavour, rich, but peppery. Awesome.

NW. amazing red. Bold, full of flavour, rich, but peppery. Awesome.

Feb 5th, 2021
Pinotage Street

Smoky and full flavoured, without being too rich.

Smoky and full flavoured, without being too rich.

Sep 5th, 2020
Neil Clelland

With Christmas Eve beef Wellington

With Christmas Eve beef Wellington

Dec 25th, 2019