MASCA del TACCO OLD VINE PRIMITIVO IGP 2023

98/100 Luca Maroni – Leading Italian Wine Critic
Gold Medal – Berliner Wine Trophy
Gold Medal – Asia Wine Trophy

"Primitivo “Old Vines” from Masca del Tacco is everything lovers of southern Italian reds dream of — rich, velvety, warm, and bursting with character. Sourced from venerable old vineyards in Puglia, where the vines twist like ancient sculptures under the Mediterranean sun, this wine tells the story of a region that has always treasured fullness, generosity, and flavour.

The old vines provide natural concentration: smaller berries, deeper colours, and a complexity that only age can deliver. In the glass, the wine unravels gradually — ripe black fruit, sweet spice, a touch of cocoa and vanilla, and that unmistakable southern warmth that makes Primitivo so adored around the world. Yet despite all its richness, there’s balance here too: a freshness that lifts the palate, and a smoothness that keeps every sip inviting.

It’s a wine that suits New Zealand beautifully. Its comforting weight and velvety texture shine on cool evenings, while its plush fruit and spice pair naturally with hearty dishes, weekend gatherings, and slow-cooked meals. Masca del Tacco captures the essence of Puglia with a bottle that’s indulgent, expressive, and undeniably satisfying."

A producer that never does wines by half, this Primitivo is intense, complex and super satisfying with a whole range of flavours from ripe blackberry to cocoa powder. Like all their wines, it’s made with the care and attention of a true artisan that we like so much.

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Intense and bright ruby red. Complex nose of black berries and plum jam, red flowers, humus, cocoa powder, mint and iron. Full-bodied and enveloping, creamy and smooth, fruity with a very long balsamic and fruity persistence."