September 2017 Imported Wine: 2015 Emporium Appassimento, Rosso Salento, Puglia, Italy
Fine Wine Source Wine
September 2017
Emporium Appassimento:
Emporium is Italy’s new gem from Enovation Brands. The vision behind Enovation Brands was to create a family centric environment filled with trustworthy people skilled in brand building to deliver innovative products to the modern consumer, but in a different way. While we look towards the future, our roots are firmly planted in tradition. We overlay our forward motion with a bit of Old World insight, which is most evident in our commitment to never compromise on quality. From our supplier, to their partners in the vineyards, to each and every individual in the Enovation family, we are dedicated to delivering a consistently superb product at an excellent value. We present the same products that we are proud to serve to our families and friends on our tables every day. We present these products in distinctive, eye-catching packaging that wins consumers over at point of sale and are confident knowing that the quality of the wine inside will create a brand loyalist. Since we are always looking forward to the future beyond the horizon, we look to not only identify consumer needs, we look to create them. We think boldly beyond current trends to develop the products that will be on the forefront of future trends. Headquartered in Miami, FL, we live and breathe in one of the World’s most vibrant and trendsetting cities giving us an extraordinary view into the daily lives of cutting edge consumers who influence not just the adult beverage industry, but the world beyond.
About:
Emporium Appassimento comes from the extraordinary land of Salento in Puglia, a southern Italian region rich in history and culture, and is crafted only from autochthonous varietals. For Emporium, during harvest, the best grapes are selected to remain on the vine for an extended maturation period. This late-harvest process, called “rasinate” meaning to dry and shrivel, concentrates the taste and aromas of the grapes prior to vinification to create a wine with a superb bouquet and flavor.
Varietals:
50% Primitivo & 50% Negroamaro
Alcohol:
14%
Tasting Notes:
Emporium boosts an intense bouquet, with notes of ripe fruit and jam, spices, and light tobacco. The wine is ample, smooth and full bodied with a long lasting finish and hints of cherry jam.
Food Pairings:
Pair with beef, lamb, substantial pasta dishes, wild game dishes, and aged cheeses, or your favorite Pizza!!!
Jim Lutfy’s Thoughts:
Rich exotic flavor of oriental spices, balsamic, and tobacco; full throttle flavor with layers and layers of complexity. Best served with lamb or pork.