Tenuta Serranova Appassimento, Agricole Vallone

Proper Appassimento with a ripe and lightly savoury twist

Founded in 1935, this well-established family winery is one of the original quality producers of the Salento peninsula. Of the family’s 600 hectares of land spread over three estates, vineyards cover 170 hectares, whilst the rest is planted with a plethora of other agricultural crops, including some of the oldest olive groves in the country. Sisters Vittoria and Maria Teresa, along with Francesco, Vallone own and run the estate – which was established by their grandfather.

Produced from 100% Negroamaro grapes sourced from a 10 hectare vineyard with soils rich in clay and limestone, just 3km from the Adriatic. Following the ‘appassimento’ process, the grapes are late-harvested, left to dry naturally on the vine, before being pressed and vinified. This increases the concentration of sugars, and produces wines with slightly higher alcohol and residual sweetness. Pronounced aromas of ripe black fruit, mocha and spice. The palate is plump and appealing with layers of ripe black cherry, bramble, dried fruit and coffee. Rich and mouth-filling with plump, sweet fruit balanced by fresh acidity.

Colour – Red
Producer – Agricole Vallone
Country – Italy
Region – Puglia
Vegan – No
ABV – 14.5%
Grapes – Negroamaro
Vintage – 2023
Sustainability – Non-Organic
Female Winemaker – Yes
Food Pairings – Grilled meats, Stews