Botromagno
Gravisano
Botromagno
Gravisano
Sweet passito wines play an important role in the history of the Gravina region of Apulia. Traditionally, these were made from ancient Gravisano grapes leftover from the regular harvest that were dried on the vines. Not wanting to waste anything, the farmers used these leftovers to make a limited batch of sweet ambrosia which could be offered to valued guests during festivals throughout the year. Gravisano grapes have long since become extinct, but the legend lives on in the name of this wine. Today, Gravisano is made from Malvasia grapes that are sun-dried on reed mats, resulting in a wonderful and balanced dessert wine.
Tasting Notes
Deep gold in color with seductive aromas of orange zest, candied apricots, lily-of-the-valley flowers, honey and toasted almonds. Sweet on the palate but perfectly balanced by its zesty acidity, this wine offers lovely complexity of flavors and a long, lu
Food Pairing
Pair with hard cheeses, marzipan or honeyed desserts, almond cakes or cookies.
Sweet passito wines play an important role in the history of the Gravina region of Apulia. Traditionally, these were made from ancient Gravisano grapes leftover from the regular harvest that were dried on the vines. Not wanting to waste anything, the farmers used these leftovers to make a limited batch of sweet ambrosia which could be offered to valued guests during festivals throughout the year. Gravisano grapes have long since become extinct, but the legend lives on in the name of this wine. Today, Gravisano is made from Malvasia grapes that are sun-dried on reed mats, resulting in a wonderful and balanced dessert wine.
Tasting Notes
Deep gold in color with seductive aromas of orange zest, candied apricots, lily-of-the-valley flowers, honey and toasted almonds. Sweet on the palate but perfectly balanced by its zesty acidity, this wine offers lovely complexity of flavors and a long, lu
Food Pairing
Pair with hard cheeses, marzipan or honeyed desserts, almond cakes or cookies.
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