Vigneti Massa Timorasso Derthona Tortonesi Piedmont Italy 2020 750ml

For Timorasso as a variety: It’s native and unique to the Colli Tortonesi in Southeast Piedmont. Timorasso has lots of complexity and structure,  plenty of acidity to keep things fresh and a definite counterpoint of what we call ‘honeyed minerality.

Walter Massa is the real deal: a farmer with deep family roots in his native Colli Tortonesi. He is universally known as the Maestro of Timorasso — he rescued it from obscurity and near-extinction and now leads a mini-renaissance of the variety in the Colli Tortonesi. But he also produces amazing and distinctive reds from the local varieties Barbera, Croatina, Freisa, and Nebbiolo.

Vinification and Ageing:

The grapes harvested from several plots around Monleale (Colli Tortonesi DOC) on altitude between 250 – 280m. Maceration with skins 48-60 hours and fermented in stainless steel with regular batonnage. Élevage in stainless steel and concrete tanks. Minimum six months bottle aging before release.

Grape Variety

Timorasso

Tasting Notes:

Color

Bright gold

Aromas

Enticing nose of elderflower, stone fruits and pink grapefruit is constantly evolving in the glass

Taste

Medium body, creamy Burgundy character comes through in the mouth, good acidity that shows plenty of fruit character and a mineral backbone with touch of tannin texture

Serving Temperature

12- 14 Celsius

Food Pairing Suggestion

Grilled cheese, roasted chicken and Dover Sole with garlic sauce