Masso Antico, Negroamaro da Uve Leggermente Appassite 2025

Masso Antico Negroamaro is a richly flavoured red from Puglia, made from one of the region’s most characteristic native grapes. Produced from slightly appassite grapes, it combines ripe fruit intensity with a velvety texture, fresh balance and subtle French oak nuances. It offers an approachable expression of Salento’s traditional red-wine style.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows an intense ruby-red colour with vivid violet reflections. Its expressive nose opens with aromas of ripe red berries and cherries, complemented by floral notes and gentle spice. On the palate, it is warm, smooth and velvety, with generous fruit character balanced by refreshing acidity. The partial maturation in oak adds delicate vanilla tones without overshadowing the wine’s naturally fruity profile. Best enjoyed in its youth, though it should develop additional softness over the short term.

Production
The Negroamaro vines are cultivated in the Guyot system in the heart of Puglia, near Salento. The grapes are left to dry slightly on the vines, concentrating their flavours before being hand-harvested at the end of September. After careful sorting and destemming, fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 24–28°C for approximately 20 days. Part of the wine is then matured in oak at low temperature, with French oak contributing refined vanilla nuances.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 16–18°C. Masso Antico Negroamaro is a versatile companion to grilled and roasted red meats, rich pasta dishes, aubergine-based recipes, mature cheeses and hearty Mediterranean cuisine. Decanting is not essential, but a brief 20–30 minute airing can help open its ripe fruit and spice aromas.

Producer
Tenute Masso Antico is based in the heart of Puglia, close to Salento, a region known for its warm climate and distinctive native grape varieties. The estate follows traditional winemaking methods and focuses largely on local grapes, including Primitivo, Susumaniello, Negroamaro and Nero di Troia. Its wines aim to express the generous fruit, warmth and character associated with southern Italy.

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