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Masso Antico

Appassito Primitivo

Italy Puglia Red Primitivo

full-bodied, ripe and supple red with lively acidity

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.

Style
full-bodied, ripe and supple red with lively acidity
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Drinking well now; can develop for a further 3–5 years in good storage.

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
Aromas and flavours
  • 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.

3,0
3,0 out of 5 · 1 ratings
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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.

Wine country Italy Italy brings together an exceptional range of grapes, regions and styles, from crisp Prosecco to ageworthy Nebbiolo and Sangiovese. Read more

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.