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Boccantino Fiano Appassito is a rich, rounded Italian white for anyone who enjoys generous fruit, silky texture and more depth than a typical fresh white wine. Ripe peach, apricot and pear combine with floral aromas and gentle honeyed notes, while fresh citrus acidity keeps everything balanced and refreshing.
Made using the appassimento method, where some of the grapes are partially dried before fermentation, it develops extra concentration without becoming heavy. The result is a smooth, full-flavoured white that works beautifully with food yet remains easy to enjoy on its own.
Merchant's Tip
If you usually enjoy richer Chardonnay or Viognier but fancy discovering something a little different, this is an excellent place to start. The combination of partially dried grapes and gentle oak maturation gives the wine extra depth and texture, while its fresh acidity keeps that richness nicely balanced.
Nose: Ripe peach, apricot and pear with citrus, tropical fruit, floral notes and a delicate hint of almond.
Palate: Rich, rounded and slightly off-dry, with ripe fruit, smooth texture and enough fresh citrus acidity to keep the wine lively and balanced.
Finish: Long and gently rounded, with lingering ripe fruit, citrus, almond and aromatic freshness.
Choose this wine if you enjoy fuller-bodied whites with generous fruit, smooth texture and enough freshness to prevent them becoming heavy.
It is particularly well suited to lovers of richer Chardonnay, Viognier or textured southern Italian whites who would like to explore something a little different.
If you prefer very crisp, lean and mineral-driven whites with piercing acidity, another style is likely to suit you better.
Boccantino's distinctive richness begins with its 100% Fiano grapes, a portion of which undergoes gentle drying before fermentation. This appassimento process concentrates the fruit, giving the finished wine greater depth and weight while retaining Fiano's aromatic character.
After fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, a portion of the wine spends three months in wooden barrels before being blended and bottled. This adds further roundness and complexity without turning Boccantino into a heavily oaked white.
The result is a fuller expression of Fiano, combining ripe fruit and generous texture with the acidity needed to keep the wine fresh and balanced.
The combination of richness and freshness makes Boccantino Fiano Appassito particularly good with shellfish, baked or grilled fish, roast chicken, creamy pasta dishes, mushroom risotto and soft cheeses.
Serve lightly chilled at around 10–12°C. For more regional pairing ideas, read our What Food Goes with Puglia Wine? guide.
This is an interesting alternative for customers who want more weight and texture than a straightforward fresh Italian white. The appassimento process adds concentration, while partial barrel maturation provides extra roundness and complexity without overwhelming the fruit.
If you're looking to discover a fuller style of Italian white without moving into heavily oaked or buttery territory, Boccantino Fiano Appassito is an excellent place to start.
Not sure Boccantino is the right Fiano for you? Browse our Fiano wines to compare your options.
If you'd like to stay with the producer, browse our Boccantino wines.
If you'd rather continue choosing across the region, browse our Puglia wines. If you want to understand the region before choosing, continue through our Puglia Wine Buying Guide.
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