فيودي سالنتيني أباشيمينتو روسو دي بوليا 2020، إيطاليا

The appassimento process really shows here—the raisinated fruit gives it a dense, almost chewy texture that I didn’t expect from a Puglia red. Opened it for a pasta night and the intensity held up beautifully through the whole meal.

We've been letting this breathe for about an hour before dinner and the extra concentration from the appassimento process really shows—it's got a chewy, dense texture that stands up to grilled meat without feeling heavy. Bottle didn't last long between two of us, and that's always a good sign.

The appassimento process really shows here—that extra concentration makes it feel bigger and richer than your usual Puglian red. Poured a glass with pasta last night and the structure held up beautifully. Exactly what I was hoping for at this price.