2021 Primitivo, La Masseria

• Style: Clean, vibrant, modern Primitivo
• Taste: Wild strawberry, ripe red berries, soft spice, fresh length
• Food: BBQ & grilled meats, stews, roast dinners, beef, lamb
• Occasion: Weeknight pleasure, warm evenings, solo glass
• Serve: 14% ABV, stainless steel & concrete aged, cool fermentation

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep ruby colour, bursting with wild strawberry and ripe red fruit from Puglia's coastal vineyards. The palate is full yet refined: soft tannins carry subtle spice through to a clean, vibrant finish. At 14% alcohol, aged in stainless steel then concrete tanks, this is modern Primitivo done right—alive on the tongue, neither jammy nor oxidised.

The Winery — La Masseria

Made by Liberty Wines' winemaking team in a privately owned, modern winery on the Salento peninsula, this 2021 vintage reflects a simple, disciplined brief: clean, fresh, and true to variety. Grapes were hand-picked from low-vigour, limestone-rich soils near sea level, selected to ensure ripeness without shrivelling—the latter causes raisiny character and harsh tannins. Cool fermentation locked in aromatics; daily tank checks prevented over-extraction. The result is a wine where restraint and concentrated fruit align perfectly.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is genuine pleasure without fuss. Pair with grilled meats, spicy pasta sauces, sausages, aged cheeses, and roasted lamb—foods that need backbone and character. It's equally rewarding as a solo glass on a warm evening. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly, La Masseria represents what's worth exploring in Primitivo & Zinfandel selections: a variety thriving in heat and limestone, delivering concentrated fruit with refined restraint. Browse our broader Italy range, or discover more Full Bodied Red Wine from sun-soaked regions where structure and drinking pleasure align.