Chalmers Appassimento

The Chalmers Appassimento 2021 stands out among dessert wines for its unique production method and flavor profile. It is made using the Appassimento process, where Moscato Giallo grapes are air-dried to concentrate their sugars and flavors, a technique inspired by the traditional Passito-style sweet wines of Italy. This results in a wine that is luscious and exotic, with a complex palate featuring honey-soaked Muscatels, maple bacon, baked figs, and wattle blossom aromatics, as well as umami and savory flavors like burnt English toffee and caramelized onion.

Compared to other dessert wines, the Chalmers Appassimento 2021 may offer a more intense and concentrated flavor experience due to the grape drying process. It also has a unique savory edge that sets it apart from the typically sweet profile of dessert wines. This savory quality is expected to become more pronounced as the wine ages, providing a counterbalance to the sweetness and adding complexity.

The wine’s ability to pair with a variety of foods, from baked desserts to mouldy cheeses, also makes it versatile and a delightful addition to any meal ending1. Its long aging potential means that it can be enjoyed now or stored for future occasions when its flavors will have evolved further.

The grapes for the Chalmers Appassimento 2021 were air-dried indoors for five weeks before pressing, which concentrates their sugars and flavors. The wine underwent wild fermentation in stainless steel and large barrels and was then aged in old oak for 18 months.

In essence, the Chalmers Appassimento 2021 is a labor of love that results in a wine that is both rich in tradition and bold in flavor, offering an exotic and sensory experience that is sure to captivate any wine enthusiast.