Facts about the wine
- Winery
- Masso Antico
- Grapes
- Primitivo
- Region
- Italy / Puglia
- Wine style
- Red · Red
- Alcohol content
- 14%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- High
- Composition
- Varietal/100%
About this wine
Masso Antico Appassito Primitivo is a full-bodied red from Puglia, made from Primitivo in an appassimento-inspired style. Ripe dark fruit and plum meet sweet spice, a supple texture and a warming finish. Its lively acidity gives balance to the generous 14% alcohol profile, although the exact expression may vary by vintage.
What does this wine taste like?
The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.
- Light
- Bold
- Smooth
- Tannic
- Dry
- Sweet
- Soft
- Acidic
- black cherry
- plum
- blackberry
- sweet spices
- cocoa
- dried fruit
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- herb-braised beef
- grilled lamb
- pasta with ragù
- pizza with spicy salami
- aged hard cheeses
- Beef
- Pasta
- Lamb
- Poultry
Vintages
Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2009
- 2002
- 1999
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
- 1986
- 1981
From the Wijnfeld cellars
Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.
Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.
Member ratings
Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.
- 5
- 0
- 4
- 0
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 0
- 1
- 0
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Emiel F.★★★☆☆8 Sep 2026
About Masso Antico
Masso Antico is an Italian wine label focused on approachable wines from southern Italy, with Puglia as an important source. The region’s warm, sunny conditions are particularly well suited to Primitivo. Its wines generally emphasize ripe fruit, generosity and a soft texture.
This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.