Appassimento

Appassimento is a traditional Italian winemaking technique where grapes are harvested and then dried before fermentation. This process concentrates the sugars and flavors in the grapes, resulting in a rich, sweet wine with complex aromas. The dried grapes are often used to produce iconic wines like Amarone or Recioto. By reducing the moisture in the grapes, appassimento enhances the wine’s depth and intensity, creating a unique tasting experience that highlights the terroir and grape variety. This method is labor-intensive but yields wines that are highly prized for their character and quality.