2017 Appassimento ice wine Chambourcin

Chambourcin

with a greater portion of this wine coming from Cabernet Sauvignon

2015 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition - Bronze

Our Briganti red has become a symbol for the creative and "rebellious" spirit of Vieni

Vintage: 2016

2017 Appassimento ice wine ChambourcinThe Process of Appassimento is as old as the ancient Romans. Legend accounts that the Roman army, en route to Continental Europe, would fill amphorae and barrels with wine produced in the border villages in northern Italy. On one expedition the wine soured, most likely due to its weak alcohol content. Upon their return the army ferociously attacked the villages and threatened total destruction should the wine sour again. Fear and self preservation are