2019 Piccini Bastioni Della Rocca Leggero Appassimento IGT, Puglia

80% Negroamaro. 20% Primitivo Ruby red with orange reflections. Intense and complex with notes of ripe fruit and spices. Dry wine with good texture and supple tannins.Perfect with spicy pasta, red meat and mature cheeses.

98 points Annuario Del Migliori Vini Luca Maroni

The Piccini Bastioni Della Rocca Leggero Appassimento IGT from Puglia is a smooth and approachable southern Italian red that showcases the richness of the appassimento method in a lighter, more modern style. Piccini, one of Italy’s most recognisable family-owned wineries founded in 1882, has become known for producing wines that balance tradition with accessibility, and this cuvée fits beautifully into that philosophy. Crafted primarily from Primitivo and Negroamaro, the grapes undergo partial drying before fermentation, concentrating flavour and adding supple depth while keeping the wine vibrant and food-friendly.

In the glass it is deep ruby with purple highlights. The bouquet is aromatic and inviting, showing ripe blackberry, plum and cherry alongside notes of dried fig, spice, cocoa and a touch of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied and velvety, with generous red and black fruits balanced by soft tannins and a fresh acid line that keeps the wine lively. A hint of chocolate and dried fruit lingers on the finish, giving it both richness and drinkability.

Food pairings highlight its warmth and supple character: spaghetti with meatballs, pizza with spicy sausage, roast pork, or grilled lamb skewers. It also pairs beautifully with hard cheeses like pecorino or aged Parmigiano. Best enjoyed within 7 to 8 years, it offers both immediate pleasure and short-term cellaring potential.