The story of Masso Antico began when Angelo D'Angelo, a local winemaker, decided to pursue his passion and establish his own winery. Nestled among sprawling vineyards and ancient villages, Masso Antico quickly established its position in the Italian wine industry with high-quality wines that embody traditional flavors.
Salento, known as the "heel of Italy," is a beautiful peninsula located at the southern tip of Puglia. This region boasts a warm, sunny Mediterranean climate and fertile soil, creating ideal conditions for the growth of the Primitivo grape variety. Primitivo, also known as Zinfandel, is an indigenous grape of Puglia, renowned for its ripe fruit flavors, soft tannins, and balanced structure.
The Masso Antico Le Anfore Salento Primitivo wine is produced using the Amphora method, a traditional winemaking technique that utilizes terracotta jars for aging the wine. This method helps to create a wine with a bold, complex flavor profile, smooth tannins, and a long finish.
Type of wine
Red wine
Body
Full-bodied
Ageing in barrel
Unknown
Alcohol content
14.5%
Grape Variety
Primitivo
Aroma
Aromas of black fruit, vanilla, chocolate, whiskey, and coffee
Ideal with
Red meat, grilled meat, braised game, hard cheese
Origin
Cantine Di Ora