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Vigneti Massa

Vigneti Massa is a renowned winery located in Monleale in the Colli Tortonesi region of Piedmont, Italy, led by Walter Massa who is considered a pioneer in the rediscovery and promotion of the Timorasso grape variety. The estate has been in the Massa family for generations, with Walter taking over in the 1970s and gaining recognition for saving the nearly extinct Timorasso grape and transforming it into one of Italy's most celebrated white wines. Beyond Timorasso, the estate also produces wines from other local varieties like Barbera, Croatina, and Freisa.

Specialty
Timorasso white wines
Wines
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Wines by Vigneti Massa

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Terra Vigneti Massa

White

White

Walter Massa is essentially the savior of the Timorasso grape – a variety that was nearly extinct until he championed its revival in the 1980s. His 'Terra' bottling showcases why this was a variety worth saving, delivering a white wine with the complexity and aging potential usually reserved for serious reds. From the hills of southeastern Piedmont, this is a white wine with gravitas – structured, mineral-driven, and built for the dinner table rather than casual sipping. Timorasso has been called 'the Barolo of white wines,' which might sound like hyperbole until you taste it. With its combination of richness and acidity, it manages to be both immediately impressive and increasingly intriguing with each sip. If you're tired of predictable whites, this bottle offers a fascinating detour into Italian wine history that happens to taste amazing.