Very concentrated in color, aroma and flavor wine goes from the appassimento method. The grapes are partially drying out in special buildings - fruttaio or just under the sun. While the grapes are drying out, they lose water and concentrate sugar and flavors. One of the most well known appassimento wines is Amarone della Valpolicella.

If you are looking for more wallet friendly, pay attention to appassimento from Puglia or ripasso wine. Appassimento wines go great with blue cheese, grilled beef or beef stew or just taking with friends with a glass of wine.