Double Step

Doppio Passo - double fermentation

At VINELLO you will find Doppio Passo red wine, Doppio Passo rosé wine, and Doppio Passo white wine (Grillo). You will find Doppio Passo Magnum, Doppio Passo Riserva and many Doppio Passo benefit packages. Packages from Apulia and Sicily with the sub-regions Salento, Brindisi, and Puglia.

Doppio Passo Primitivo in red, rosé, and organic

Are you in the mood for a round red wine or a fruity-light Doppio Passo rosé? Discover noble Doppio Passo wines and enjoy a harmonious combination of Primitivo and traditional production methods. The Primitivo is also available as a Magnum.

Doppio Passo - because double is better

Doppio Passo is a journey to the sun-drenched south of Italy. More specifically, to Apulia on the Salento Peninsula. A defining, dry landscape lined with clay, sand, and limestone, where the waves of the Mediterranean crash. Here, between white houses and azure waters, the Primitivo grape thrives magnificently.

More fruit in the glass - Doppio Passo wine from Puglia

Doppio Passo wines are also a journey into the past and a present focused on tradition. The old production method is very popular among winemakers and connoisseurs. Doppio Passo stands for double fermentation. The double fermentation refines the popular wine with robust aroma and fruit.

Let yourself be enchanted by round and fruity wines. Vinified according to the Doppio Passo method. A true Italian classic. Vinello offers you the classic Doppio Passo red wine as well as rosé and organic and vegan creations. Of course from the heel of the Italian boot.

Doppio Passo - the red classic

Doppio Passo wines are Primitivo wines - at least most of the time. Therefore, the Primitivo grapes bring their strengths into the overall composition. Spicy nuances of pepper, cloves, and cinnamon characterize the bouquet. Alongside aromas of cherry, blackberry, and plum.

However, when the Primitivo grapes undergo the Doppio Passo process, the wine transforms into something special. Much denser aroma, more body, and more fruit define the taste of a Doppio Passo red wine. The body is round, with a sweet melt. The increased alcohol content settles at 13.5%. The Doppio Passo presents itself with a notably softer structure and seduces the palate with silky tannins. And in the case of Doppio Passo Riserva Brindisi, accents of oak aging are also added.

Doppio Passo Rosé aka Rosato

The Doppio Passo Rosato is a light pleasure and shines at any occasion. Just relax and enjoy the lightness and abundant fruit. Whether spontaneous or with much anticipation - this rosé wine is on par with the red wine. It reveals rather floral notes that, combined with the light acidity, create a fresh experience on the palate. Keep it light and serve the Doppio Passo Rosato at a barbecue, for lounging, or in the evening with friends.

Doppio Passo Organic and Vegan

Traditional production and innovative zeitgeist unite in Doppio Passo Organic Primitivo and the Riserva Brindisi. With organic cultivation in the vineyard and the renunciation of animal fining agents in the wine cellar, the environment is protected.

With each sip, the organically produced wines express intense fruit and creamy melt. Accompanied by aromas of blackberry and sour cherry. Light roasted notes weave into the full taste. This is typical of the second fermentation of the Doppio Passo process. Simply enjoy sustainable wine, simply buy Doppio Passo Organic Primitivo at VINELLO.

What does Doppio Passo mean? A process for two fermentations

Doppio Passo can be translated into English as “double step”. It describes a very special method

• • a part of the grapes for the Doppio Passo Primitivo is harvested in the second half of August
  • these are processed into red wine using the classic method. The fermentation at a maximum of 28 °C lasts at least 15 days
  • three to four weeks after the first harvest, the remaining grapes are also harvested
  • they have already lost a lot of liquid and concentrated their aromas in the sunny climate of Apulia
  • these already well-dried grapes are also fermented
  • once this process is completed, the red wine from the first fermentation is placed on the pomace of the second
  • this starts a further fermentation, during which color and aroma substances are extracted from the skins again
  • the wine gains body and complexity, and the Doppio Passo wine is born

Do you want to get a feel for the enormous warmth and sunshine of the Salento region in Apulia? Then we recommend the exciting journey of wine journalist and winemaker Dirk Würtz. Following the traces of Primitivo & Co., he ventured into southern Italy for the Stern.

Ripasso and Appassimento

In addition to the Doppio Passo “process”, Italian winemakers have also experimented with other methods. And mostly celebrated great successes with them. In Veneto, for example, the Ripasso method, translated as “repass,” is used to vinify Valpolicella Classico. Here, the pressed pomace of Amarone is added back to the finished wine. A second fermentation takes place. The residual sugar from the pomace is converted into alcohol. This refines the wine with more aroma, tannins, and structure. Once the wine is fully fermented, it is filtered and bottled. It then ages in the bottle for at least 6 months.

The Appassimento method is also a method of wine production that is particularly used in Veneto. Here, the grapes are dried for weeks and months on well-ventilated attics or in the fresh air. During the drying process, the grapes lose liquid and thus concentrate the sugar content.

Buy Doppio Passo Primitivo online at a good price

The best Doppio Passo wines, dry or semi-dry, are ready for you at VINELLO. They offer round and fruity enjoyment. Dense red wines, sparkling rosé wines, or organic Doppio Passo wines. In our wine shop, you will find a fine selection, including individual bottles, budget packages, and opulent magnum bottles. Order Doppio Passo Primitivo wines online at a good price. Benefit from a climate-neutral and securely packaged delivery, wherever you want. Numerous payment options are available to you. Also discover great Doppio Passo Primitivo offers, such as our benefit and trial packages. Do you want to learn more about Doppio Passo wines or have special requests? Contact our sommeliers at 0049 351 469 256 55 and let yourself be inspired. The world of wines, from Apulia to Zinfandel - all in Doppio Passo, all at VINELLO.