Massone Appassimento

The Massone Appassimento is a wonderfully rich and velvety red wine from Italy’s Puglia region, delivering a powerful expression of the traditional ‘appassimento’ drying technique. This wine offers remarkable concentration and a smooth, full-bodied character that represents exceptional value.

Producer Massone is part of the esteemed Schenk Italian Wineries group, which focuses on creating authentic wines that reflect their specific terroir. By combining time-honored winemaking traditions with modern precision, they consistently produce accessible yet characterful wines. This philosophy ensures that a bottle like the Massone Appassimento provides a genuine taste of Southern Italy.

Pouring a deep, intense ruby red, the Massone Appassimento reveals powerful aromas of ripe dark fruits, plum jam, and sweet spices, with notes of raisin and cocoa. The palate is warm, round, and full-bodied, balanced by soft tannins and a long, satisfying finish of dried fruit and a hint of vanilla.

Serve the Massone Appassimento slightly chilled, between 16-18°C, to fully appreciate its complex flavors. It is an ideal partner for hearty dishes such as slow-cooked meat ragu, grilled steaks, or a platter of well-aged cheeses.