TASTING NOTES for Masso Antico Primitivo Appassimento Salento Italy 2023

🍷 Appearance
Very deep, dark red with a near-black core and rich crimson edges. Dense and opulent in the glass, reflecting the appassimento style concentration.

👃 Aromas
Intense and inviting, with ripe black plum, morello cherry and blackberry leading the nose.
Layers of liquorice, cinnamon spice and dried herbs sit alongside subtle earthy notes and gentle vanilla oak complexity.

👅 Palate
Rich, full-bodied and indulgent, delivering luscious black plum, cherry and dark fruit flavours.
The appassimento influence brings a slightly dried-fruit richness, balanced by notes of spice, earth and a touch of oak sweetness.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Plush and velvety with a full, mouth-filling texture.
Ripe, slightly chewy tannins lead into a long, generous finish with lingering dark fruit, spice and warmth.

🍇 Overall Style
A bold, opulent Southern Italian Primitivo—rich, smooth and intensely fruit-driven.
Shows the hallmark appassimento style with concentrated flavours, softness and broad appeal.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with slow-cooked beef, lamb shanks, rich pasta dishes or barbecue meats. Also pairs beautifully with aged cheeses and hearty Italian cuisine.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A powerful, crowd-pleasing red that delivers richness, smoothness and serious flavour impact.
Ideal for mixed dozens where you want a bold, premium-feel red that stands out and overdelivers.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷