Quattro Passi 2017 – Veneto IGT Rosso
Region & Style
Region: Veneto
Appellation: IGT Rosso
Soils: Volcanic marine fossils & limestone
Style: Amarone wine styleBlend: 35% Corvina, 35% Rondinella, 15% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellar for: 3 to 5 years
Tasting Note
This wine is smooth, pleasantly spicy and has a full-bodied structure with a long lasting finish. The grapes are air-dried for 90 sun-drenched days before the bottling process takes place. Quattro Passi 2017 has a deep red colour with intense fruity notes. This wine is soft, pleasantly spicy, and associated with a lovely roundness and a balanced persistence. Perfect with red meats, duck, aged cheeses and spicy dishes.
The ideal is to pour it into the decanter before serving it at 18°C.
A Curated Experience
Quattro Passi 2017 has been recognised with multiple awards, including Gold at the 2015 Japan Wine Challenge, Concurs Mondial 2017 Gold, Challenge Du Vin Gold, NY Wine Competition 2017 Gold, CWSA Silver, and Vin Fed 2017 Silver.
As part of our collection of international organic wines, this bottle represents the craftsmanship and heritage valued by respected organic wine brands. Guided by the expertise of our in-house wine curator, we bring you a truly refined Amarone-style wine that appeals to discerning palates.
Perfect for Exclusive Moments
Whether you are expanding your personal cellar or exploring through a concierge wine service, Quattro Passi Appassimento 2017 is a versatile choice. Its award-winning depth makes it ideal for intimate dinners, special occasions, or as a highlight in a curated wine journey.
ABV 14% – 750ml
Appassimento Quattro Passi 2021
What is Appassimento?
Appassimento is the process of natural partial dehydration of grapes to produce a greater concentration of colours, aromas and flavours in the wine. Since partially dried grapes also have a higher concentration of sugars, this system is often used to make sweet or very concentrated wines.
In the Veneto, where the technique dates back to the times of the Ancient Romans, grape drying is also regularly used for the production of dry wines, leaving them full-bodied, complex and relatively high in alcohol. Entirely made from grapes left to dry for a long period of time, Amarone is the supreme expression of the genre, while Recioto is its traditional sweet counterpart.
The Process
Grapes are picked a bit later to ensure ripeness – usually in mid-October. Then, they are left all winter to dry into raisins. Amarone grapes (Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella) take a long time to dry out over winter. During the roughly 120 days that this occurs, the grapes will lose 30–40% of their weight. The result is intense concentration and a very high sugar content, which in turn translates into 15% or higher alcohol levels. It also demands a premium price...but not our own Quattro Passi Appassimento.
Biodynamic Wine & Organic Vineyards
Modern biodynamic wine making often incorporates traditional methods such as Appassimento. When crafted from grapes grown in an organic vineyard, the result is a wine that reflects both heritage and sustainability.
