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Walter Massa

Walter Massa is a pioneering winemaker from Colli Tortonesi in Piedmont, Italy, who is credited with saving the indigenous Timorasso grape variety from extinction. His winery, Vigneti Massa, is based in the small village of Monleale, where he produces critically acclaimed wines with a focus on expressing the unique terroir of this lesser-known region of Piedmont.

Founded
1978
Specialty
Timorasso grape wines
Wines
1

Wines by Walter Massa

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Walter Massa Terra Rosso

Red

Red

Walter Massa is something of a legend in Italian wine circles – he single-handedly rescued the Timorasso grape from extinction and has been championing native varieties of the Colli Tortonesi area for decades. His Terra Rosso blend showcases the traditional red grapes of southeastern Piedmont in a wine that's authentically Italian to its core. This isn't one of those internationally-styled Italian reds designed to impress critics – it's a genuine expression of place that prioritizes drinkability and food-friendliness over power and flash. The blend of Barbera, Croatina, and Freisa creates a wine with bright acidity, moderate tannins, and that distinctively Italian combination of fruit and savory elements. It's the kind of honest, unpretentious wine that Italians keep for themselves rather than export – which makes finding it outside Italy all the more special.