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Passitivo Appassimento Primitivo Organico Organic 2023 Wine (75cl)

Passitivo Appassimento Primitivo Organico Organic 2023 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2023 red wine made from Primitivo from Puglia, Italy. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with 1 official geographic-register match; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.

ProducerPaololeo
Vintage2023
Wine stylered
GrapePrimitivo
RegionPuglia
CountryItaly
Bottle size750ml

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What is in this wine, and where it grows

The wine

Passitivo Appassimento Primitivo Organico Organic 2023 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2023 red wine made from Primitivo in Puglia, Italy.

Typical grape profile: Primitivo — Jammy dark fruit and warm spice; genetically the same grape as Zinfandel. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.

The vineyard evidence

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Soil structure and vine density

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Growing-temperature context

For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Primitivo growing profile. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.

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What the official register confirms about Puglia

BottlePicker found an exact region-name match in an official wine or spirits register. This establishes useful regional context; it does not by itself prove that this particular bottle is entitled to the designation. Check the producer label and specification for that claim.

PugliaPGI geographic indication · registered

Legal reference: Article 107 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013

The catalogue region “Puglia” is an exact normalised name match to this official register entry.

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Source-supplied bottle description

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Passitivo Primitivo Organic Appassimento is a rich and expressive wine from southern Puglia, crafted from carefully selected Primitivo grapes. Deep ruby in colour, it opens with ripe cherry and black cherry aromas, complemented by spicy notes and hints of coconut and chocolate. The palate is well-structured and smooth, with elegant tannins and a lingering finish of forest fruits.

Why You'll Love It

This is organic Appassimento winemaking at its finest. Using the traditional "Il giro del Picciolo" technique, the stems are choked before harvest to naturally dehydrate the berries for 12 days, concentrating aromas and sugars without removing the grapes from the vine. Hand-harvested from clay-rich soils using the traditional "Alberello Basso" bush vine method, the wine is aged for five months in second-use American oak barriques and six months in stainless steel. Certified organic and crafted by winemaker Nicola Leo, it's an exceptional expression of Puglia terroir with remarkable depth and complexity.

Meet the Producer

Winemaker Nicola Leo focuses on organic viticulture and traditional techniques that respect the land and express the unique terroir of Apulia. The estate combines careful vineyard management with innovative methods like pre-harvest drying to concentrate flavours and enhance complexity.

Production

Primitivo grapes are hand-harvested from clay-rich soils in the Brindisi province using the "Alberello Basso" bush vine training method. A pre-harvest drying technique, "Il giro del Picciolo," chokes the stems to naturally dehydrate the berries for 12 days, concentrating aromas and sugars. After destemming and gentle crushing, fermentation takes place at 22–25°C for 8–10 days with frequent pumping over and délestage to enhance colour, aroma, and soft tannins. Malolactic fermentation follows. The wine is aged for five months in second-use American oak barriques and six months in stainless steel tanks, balancing richness, structure, and freshness.

Tasting Notes

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Evidence boundary

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