Vigneti Massa
Dhertona 2024
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Timorasso |
| Aging | In stainless steel |
- Grape variety and style: 100% Timorasso, structured still white; 13.5% vol
- Origin: Tortona Hills, Monleale (Piedmont), expression of Vigneti Massa
- Vinification: Only stainless steel used for vinification and ageing, clear profile
- Tasting notes: Floral and citrus hints, golden apple, kiwi, mineral finish
- Serving and pairings: 10–14 °C; ideal with aperitifs, cured meats, cheeses, fish-based starters
Description
What kind of wine is it
Derthona Timorasso by Vigneti Massa is a still white wine with structure, capable of combining longevity and precision. Made from Timorasso grapes, it displays a straw yellow colour with golden highlights. The aromatic profile opens with floral and citrus notes, hints of golden apple and mineral nuances. On the palate, it offers a marked savouriness and lively freshness, balanced by a full structure that envelops the mouth. The finish is clean, characterised by a very long persistence that consistently echoes the elegance of the initial aromas.
Where does it come from
This white originates in Piedmont, in the renowned area of the Colli Tortonesi, specifically in the municipality of Monleale. The bond between the land and Vigneti Massa is profound, thanks to the work of Walter Massa, the driving force behind the revival of this grape variety. His dedication has elevated Derthona to an absolute benchmark in the wine scene, enhancing the characteristics of the local soils. These impart the wine with its typical mineral freshness and a clear flavour profile, making it a sincere and unmistakable expression of its territory.
How is it produced
The production process is based on strict vinification in steel, aimed at preserving the varietal clarity of Timorasso. Ageing continues in the same tanks, a technical choice that consolidates the flavour profile while keeping the fruit intact and dynamic. This care results in a wine with great ageing potential, designed to evolve positively in the bottle for several years. Served between 10 and 14 °C, it is excellent as an aperitif and pairs beautifully with charcuterie boards, cheeses and flavourful first courses of fish.
History and Curiosities
The Derthona Timorasso 2024 from Vigneti Massa is the wine that revealed to the world the extraordinary potential of this grape variety. Founded in 1879 in Monleale, the estate led by Walter Massa has succeeded in establishing Timorasso as the iconic white wine of the Colli Tortonesi. Through rigorous vinification in stainless steel, this renowned label faithfully enhances the nuances of the Piedmontese territory. An organic and sustainable wine that celebrates the history of the area, combining vibrant savouriness with the purest varietal expression.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1879
- Oenologist: Walter Massa
- Bottles produced: 140.000
- Hectares: 27
Massa Vineyards is the name of the family winery, founded by Walter's ancestors in 1879, which today boasts 23 hectares of property on the hills of Monleale, about 300 meters above sea level. We find the typical vineyards of the territory: Barbera, Croatina, Freisa and above all Timorasso, for which are reserved for 10 hectares. In line with the long family and territorial tradition, these vineyards are cultivated with dazzling attention anda lot of common sense, minimizing treatments. An enemy of all forms of bureaucracy and always against the tide, Walter is convinced that wine is made in the vineyard and in the cellar and not with brands and documents. This is why he chose not to use appellations for many of its labels, thanks to his well-established reputation true artisan of wine.
Walter Massa's production line is represented by Timorasso, which under the name Derthona has now established itself throughout Italy as white wine typical of the Tortonese Hills. Nevertheless, there are even great red wines too, produced with Freisa, Barbera or Croatina. These are unique and unconventional wines, the result of the skill and creative flair Walter Massa: a real oenological pearl of an area with very high potential. Read more
| Name | Vigneti Massa Derthona 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Timorasso |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vigneti Massa |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Derthona Timorasso 2024 from Vigneti Massa is the wine that revealed to the world the extraordinary potential of this grape variety. Founded in 1879 in Monleale, the estate led by Walter Massa has succeeded in establishing Timorasso as the iconic white wine of the Colli Tortonesi. Through rigorous vinification in stainless steel, this renowned label faithfully enhances the nuances of the Piedmontese territory. An organic and sustainable wine that celebrates the history of the area, combining vibrant savouriness with the purest varietal expression. |
| Origin | Monleale (Alessandria), Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont, Italy |
| Production technique | Rigorous vinification exclusively in stainless steel |
| Wine making | Rigorous vinification exclusively in stainless steel. |
| Aging | In stainless steel |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |