Passito

Intermediate Wine Styles & Types

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Definição

Italian wine made from partially dried grapes.

Em Profundidade

The appassimento technique dries grapes after harvest, concentrating sugars and flavors. Amarone della Valpolicella is the most famous passito wine — a dry, powerful red. Recioto is its sweet counterpart. The technique is used throughout Italy for both sweet and dry wines. Passito wines are intense, with high alcohol and dried fruit character.

Detalhes

Categoria
Wine Styles & Types
Dificuldade
Intermediate
Pronúncia
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