2021 Vigneti Massa, ‘Libertà’ Rosato, Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont, Italy

Producer: A family run winery founded in 1879, current winemaker Walter Massa has been producing wine in the Colli Tortonesi since 1978, dedicated to the revival of the Timorasso grape & showcasing the distinct qualities of the region. He is known as ‘the guru of Timorasso’ leading its revival in 1987.

Place: The farm is located in Monleale, a hilltop town, its  holdings are about 30 hectares in eight distinct vineyard areas on the hills  around the town,  in the Colli Tortonesi region of Eastern Piedmont.

Cultivation: Practicing organic

Soil: Clay & Limestone

Varietal: 50% Barbera, 25% Cortese & 25% Freisa from various plots around the village of Monleale.

Winemaking: Hand harvested, 4 hour maceration, fermented with native yeasts for 1 month  in stainless steel, bottled without filtration.

Tasting Notes: Wild Berries  – Savory Herbs – Hint of Tannin