Biscardo Enigma Appassimento Sangiovese

Winemaker Biscardo on the winery

“We are Biscardo, an Italian wine family with a history spanning more than 150 years. Today, we, brothers Maurizio and Martino Biscardo, lead the family business, combining our experience with an open-minded approach to the possibilities of Italian grape varieties. We work with growers across several regions and look for wines with distinctive character, generous flavour and appealing balance. We also enjoy exploring traditional techniques that bring a new dimension to familiar grapes. Our Enigma is a fine example: a distinctive interpretation of Sangiovese in which ripe fruit, softness and depth come together.”

And on Emilia-Romagna, Italy

“Our Enigma comes from the Rubicone IGT in Emilia-Romagna and is made from 100% Sangiovese. We use the appassimento method, harvesting the grapes late in autumn when they are already partially dried, then allowing them to dry further after picking to concentrate their aromas and flavours. After slow processing, the wine ages on the lees until spring. A portion is also matured in oak barrels, adding roundness and spice. The result is a deeply coloured wine with aromas of blackberries, raspberries and black cherries. The palate is full and velvety, with ripe fruit, soft tannins and a long finish.”