Masso Antico Primitivo Appassito

Italy, Puglia, Salento, Salento IGT
Bottle
Ratings
LM 99 · WS 87 · Andreas Larsson 90
Awards
LM Equal highest-rated wine in Luca Maroni’s Best Italian Wines Annual
Identity
Producer Cantine di Ora
Vol 0.75
Grapes 10% Primitivo
Color Red
Sweetness Semi-sweet
Tasting
Color Desc ruby red
Aroma ripe fruit, spicy notes, vanilla, oak, chocolate, blackberry, plum, black pepper, tobacco
Palate full-bodied, soft tannins, smooth, silky, rich, dense, balanced freshness, lingering flavors
Finish lingering, vanilla notes, spicy raisins, gratifying
Food Pairing grilled meat, stew, aged cheeses, beef, venison
Serving Temp 16 - 18
Aging Potential 3 - 4 years
Serving Glassware Bordeaux glass
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 14.0
Aging Process 6 months in French oak barrels
Terroir
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Rigorous hand-picking followed by meticulous selection of grapes dried on the plants, favored by the sun and mild sea winds.
Interesting facts
The grapes are grown using the traditional Alberello vine training method, adapted to the Mediterranean climate with hot temperatures and water scarcity.
Logistics
Cork natural cork