

The 'Sterpi' by Vigneti Massa is simply 'White Wine' named, but it is truly an exceptional wine. Another cornerstone of the wines of Walter Massa, vinified only in the best areas in plots forgotten by time. Fresh, sapid, mineral and warm. Place for sale no earlier than 2 years from the harvest. It is one of the best Piedmontese white wines ever.
THE WINE
The 'Sterpi' by Vigneti Massa is simply 'White Wine' named, but it is truly an exceptional wine. Another cornerstone of the wines of Walter Massa, vinified only in the best areas in plots forgotten by time. Fresh, sapid, mineral and warm. Place for sale no earlier than 2 years from the harvest. It is one of the best Piedmontese white wines ever.
THE COMPANY
The Tortonese, located in south-eastern Piedmont, in the past was mainly remembered for wines from red grape varieties, but thanks in particular to the visionary genius of Walter Massa, this area has also rediscovered being a land of white wines.
The combination between this producer and the timorasso vine, then, for years is now immediate: in fact, at Walter Massa the rebirth of this ancient native variety, which has been interpreted following a new production philosophy, to the point that Walter Massa himself the name of "Father of Timorasso" is generally recognized. Thanks to his teachings, the whole denomination benefited from it, also witnessing the birth of new production companies, which in the wake of the master today give prestige and prestige to the whole area of the Tortona Hills. The story of this winemaker and his intuition start from afar, and date back to the early 80s. In 1987, there was the first production, and starting from 2000 Walter Massa began to bottle the different crus separately.
In reality, the Massa family boasts a winemaking tradition that dates back to 1879, so the "Vigneti Massa" winery is founded on solid foundations, which were built on ancient knowledge and profound practical knowledge. Currently, the vineyard hectares on which the winery can count are about twenty-seven, and among the rows besides the timorasso are also grown plants of barbera, freisa, croatina and muscat. The scenario is that of Monleale, in the province of Alessandria: it is here where they are arranged as if they were a natural amphitheater close to the town square, there are the vineyards owned by the company, from which all the labels of the winery come to life.
From the "Costa del Vento" to the "Montecitorio", from the "Derthona" to the "Monleale", passing through the red wines, are all bottles, those fruit of the genius mind of Walter Massa, born from the deepest appreciation of what is the nature of a territory that, without the same Walter Massa, would otherwise have been little known and abandoned to its fate.
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Product Category - White Wine Designation - Colli Tortonesi IGT Philosophy - Organic Grape / Raw material - timorasso Vintage - Cuvée - 2021 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Piedmont Alcohol Content - 14% vol. Service Temperature - 10° - 12° C. Suggested Glass - Calyx thin long-stemmed Food Matches - Aperitif, Young Cheese, Vegetables and Legumes, Fish plates, White Meat Tasting - Colour: straw yellow of medium intensity Bouquet: broad and aromatic of acacia flowers and linden, with citrus sensations Taste: warm sensations, good alcohol level, remarkable mineral freshness; long and persistent.
Derthona by Vigneti Massa is a very territorial and expressive wine, obtained from 100% Timorasso white berried grapes. It takes its name from one of the most famous crus used for Timorasso. The least possible interventionism is practiced in the vineyard and in the cellar. White with an ample and rich bouquet, with references to acacia honey, flint, and white flowers, fleshiness and mineral puffs. Creamy and perfectly balanced between its richness and the saline component which considerably lengthens the persistence of the wine. A reference for this genre.
Product Category - White Wine Designation - Colli Tortonesi IGT Philosophy - Organic Grape / Raw material - timorasso Vintage - Cuvée - 2016 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Piedmont Alcohol Content - 14% vol. Service Temperature - 10° - 12° C. Suggested Glass - Calyx thin long-stemmed Awards - Bibenda 5 Bunches Food Matches - Aperitif, Young Cheese, Vegetables and Legumes, Fish plates, White Meat Tasting - Color: straw yellow with amber reflections Bouquet: hints of dried fruit and honey with ample minerality Taste: fresh, mineral and pleasantly structured.
Derthona 'Montecitorio' by Vigneti Massa is a wine of great stature, deep and incisive white made from pure white berried grapes. Deep and very wide, where there are distinct references to hazelnut, honey, hay and flint, a typical mineral imprint deriving from the combination of vine and area. Full and sumptuous taste, with an imposing structure that expands in width but which is enlivened by a savory extension of a champion. Excellent.
Product Category - White Wine Designation - Colli Tortonesi IGT Philosophy - Organic Grape / Raw material - timorasso Vintage - Cuvée - 2019 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Piedmont Alcohol Content - 14% vol. Service Temperature - 10° - 12° C. Suggested Glass - Calyx thin long-stemmed Food Matches - Aperitif, Young Cheese, Vegetables and Legumes, Fish plates, White Meat Tasting - Color: straw yellow with amber reflections Bouquet: hints of dried fruit and honey with ample minerality Taste: fresh, mineral and pleasantly structured.
Derthona 'Montecitorio' by Vigneti Massa is a wine of great stature, deep and incisive white made from pure white berried grapes. Deep and very wide, where there are distinct references to hazelnut, honey, hay and flint, a typical mineral imprint deriving from the combination of vine and area. Full and sumptuous taste, with an imposing structure that expands in width but which is enlivened by a savory extension of a champion. Excellent.
Product Category - White Wine Designation - Colli Tortonesi IGT Philosophy - Organic Grape / Raw material - timorasso Vintage - Cuvée - 2017 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Piedmont Alcohol Content - 14.5% vol. Service Temperature - 10° - 12° C. Suggested Glass - Calyx thin long-stemmed Awards - Gambero Rosso 2 Glasses, Bibenda 5 Bunches, Slow Wine Food Matches - Young Cheese, Aperitif, Vegetables and Legumes, Fish plates, White Meat Tasting - Color: straw yellow with gold reflections.Bouquet: mineral and sapid notes, floral and honey memories, and then again references to the Mediterranean scrub and lemon zestTaste: freshness and important body. Long and persistent closure.
The 'Costa del Vento' by Vigneti Massa is simply 'White Wine' named, but it is truly a great wine. A Tortonese that contains 2 complementary souls: mineral and sapid notes combined with floral and honey hints with references to the Mediterranean scrub and lemon zest. Indomitable wine, which always gives new surprises, demonstrating surprising aging potential.
Product Category - White Wine Designation - Colli Tortonesi IGT Philosophy - Organic Grape / Raw material - timorasso Vintage - Cuvée - 2020 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Piedmont Alcohol Content - 14.5% vol. Service Temperature - 10° - 12° C. Suggested Glass - Calyx thin long-stemmed Food Matches - Young Cheese, Aperitif, Vegetables and Legumes, Fish plates, White Meat Tasting - Color: straw yellow with gold reflections.Bouquet: acacia floral notes, fruity scents and citrus nuances. Aging hydrocarbons, overripe fruit and honey.Taste: freshness, flavor and minerality and warmth. Final extension from champion.
'Sterpi' by Vigneti Massa is simply 'White Wine' named, but it is truly an exceptional wine. Another cornerstone of the wines of Walter Massa, vinified only in the best areas in plots forgotten by time. Fresh, sapid, mineral and warm. Place for sale no earlier than 2 years from the harvest. It is one of the best Piedmontese white wines ever.
Product Category - White Wine Designation - Colli Tortonesi IGT Grape / Raw material - timorasso Vintage - Cuvée - 2013 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Piedmont Alcohol Content - 14% vol. Service Temperature - 10° - 12° C. Suggested Glass - Calyx thin long-stemmed Food Matches - Raw Fish, Seafood - Shellfish, Fish plates, Young Cheese Tasting - Color: straw yellow of medium intensity Bouquet: hints of acacia and lime blossom, accompanied by pleasant citrus sensations Taste: full-bodied and mineral, with a pleasant persistence and freshness.
'Pazienza' by Vigneti Massa is produced with 100% Timorasso grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Maximum expression of the Tortonesi Hills from which it comes. The careful and respectful work of Massa has allowed to create this authentic and typically zonal wine. White wine with hints of acacia and lime blossom, accompanied by pleasant citrus sensations. On the palate it is full-bodied and mineral, with a pleasant persistence and freshness. Wine of great longevity. Great.