MASSO ANTICO
The flavours and tastes of Salento are perfectly represented by Masso Antico wines, that combine the ancient methods of vinification from Apulia, that provides a process of drying grapes in the vineyard, with a slow maturation in barrels, celebrating the territory and the maritime climate. A unique combination of land and environment perfectly embodied in Masso Antico organic range. From the grapes to the bottle, following only a natural process
MASSO ANTICO FIANO DEL SALENTO DA UVE LEGGERMENTE APPASSITE
With its straw yellow color and elegant aromas of fruit and almonds, citrus and tropical notes, Masso Antico Fiano represents another pearl from Apulia. In the mouth it is fresh and harmonic, with a long and pleasant finish. The grapes are picked up manually and placed in small cases. Once in the cellar, part of the grapes undergoes a drying process at controlled temperature to enhance the flavours and increase the natural sugar level.
The vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks. A part of the wine undergoes an aging process of 3 months in oak barrels and then blended with the remaining part, giving complexity and structure to the final product.
Food pairing and serving temperature
It is a perfect accompaniment for all courses. Ideal with raw or cooked shellfish, light sauces and fresh cheeses. Perfect with sushi plates.
Serving temperature: 10°- 12°C.
Awards
Masso Antico Fiano del Salento da Uve Leggermente Appassite IGT 2018:
IWCS 2019 – Bronze
LUCA MARONI – 97 points
Masso Antico Fiano del Salento da Uve Leggermente Appassite IGT 2017:
IWCS 2018 – Silver Outstanding
LUCA MARONI – 97 points
CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES 2018 – Gold
BERLINER WEIN TROPHY 2018 – Gold
MASSO ANTICO PRIMITIVO DEL SALENTO DA UVE LEGGERMENTE APPASSITE
Masso Antico Primitivo, with its ruby red color and its complex bouquet, is characterized by intense and fine aromas, that go from mature fruit to spicy notes.
The grapes used for Masso Antico Primitivo are grown using the vine training method known as “Alberello”, a traditional system of the cultural and oenological heritage of Apulia. The rigorous hand-picking is followed by a meticulous selection of the grapes, dried on the plants, thanks to the sun and the mild sea winds. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for about 6 months. The result is an outstanding full-bodied red wine.
Food pairing and serving temperature
It pairs perfectly with grilled meat dishes, stew and aged cheeses. Serving temperature: 16°- 18°C.
Awards
Masso Antico Primitivo del Salento da Uve Leggermente Appassite IGT 2018:
IWCS 2019 – Bronze
LUCA MARONI – 99 points
BERLINER WEIN TROPHY SUMMER EDITION 2019 – Gold
Masso Antico Primitivo del Salento da Uve Leggermente Appassite IGT 2017:
BERLINER WEIN TROPHY 2018 – Gold
IWCS 2018 – Silver
LUCA MARONI – 99 points
MASSO ANTICO NEGROAMARO DEL SALENTO IGT ORGANIC
A vivid red color with purple hints, with an intense bouquet of blackberry and plum notes. On the palate is it round, well balanced, with a persistent and long finish. The grapes used for this wine, grown using the “Guyot” training method and cultivated according to the guidelines of the organic agriculture, are harvested by hand. The harvest is followed by an accurate selection of the destemmed grapes. The fermentation process, which lasts about 20 days, takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 24° and 28° C.
Food pairing and serving temperature
Ideal with meat dishes, also horse and sheep meat.
It pairs perfectly with hard cheeses, spicy and tasty.
Serving temperature: 16°- 18°C.
Awards
Masso Antico Negroamaro del Salento Biologico IGT 2018:
IWC 2019 – Bronzo
IWCS 2019 – Bronze
DECANTER AWARDS 2019 – Silver 90 points
CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES 2019 – Silver
THE GLOBAL ORGANIC MASTERS 2019 – Silver
Masso Antico Negroamaro del Salento Biologico IGT 2017:
DECANTER AWARDS 2018 – Bronze
BERLINER WEIN TROPHY 2018 – Gold
LUCA MARONI – 96 points
IL POTERE
Ruby red color with intense garnet hints, full-bodied and uniquely tannic, Masso Antico “Il Potere”, obtained by grapes from Apulia, is aged for some months in French wooden barriques. By this unique maturation, we obtain “Il Potere” an extremely structured wine, with sumptuous floral notes, tannic and at the same time with a soft and velvety taste.
Food pairing and serving temperature
Perfect with chocolate, as a meditation wine. Try also with a spicy meat. Serving temperature: 16°C.
Awards
Masso Antico Il Potere Rosso Puglia IGT 2018:
BERLINER WEIN TROPHY ED. INVERNALE 2019 – Gold
Masso Antico Il Potere Rosso Puglia IGT 2017:
BERLINER WEIN TROPHY 2018 – Gold
LUCA MARONI – 95 points
MASSO ANTICO PASSERINA TERRE DI CHIETI IGT ORGANIC
A vivid straw yellow color with gold nuances. A floral bouquet, with notes of lime and jasmine, with fruity notes of apple, pear and citrus. Same notes on the palate give freshness and softness to the wine.
The grapes used for this wine, cultivated according to
the methods of the organic agriculture, are hand picked and selected in the vineyard to guarantee the highest quality of the product. After the destemming and soft pressing, the must stays for some hours in contact with the skins at low temperatures to enhance the aromas. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature complete the process.
Food pairing and serving temperature
It is perfect with fish dishes and all shellfish, and with vegetables and soft cheeses. Serving temperature: 8°- 12°C.
Awards
Masso Antico Passerina terre di Chieti Biologico IGT 2018:
THE GLOBAL ORGANIC MASTERS 2019 – Silver
Masso Antico Passerina terre di Chieti Biologico IGT 2017:
IWSC 2018 – Bronze
DECANTER 2018 – Bronze
LUCA MARONI – 96 points
