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Vigneti Massa, "Derthona", 2021In the Colli Tortonesi DOC on the border of eastern Piemonte, Walter Massa single-handedly resurrected the Timorasso variety from extinction. Working in obscurity for years, Massa's determination is driven by his love, passion, and belief in the terroir of the region. Farming around 30 hectares near the partially abandoned hilltop town of Monleale Alto, the variety of the soils in his higher-elevation vineyards inform the complexity of this wine. Although he also produces top wines from Barbera, Nebbiolo, and Freisa as well, his 'Derthona' of 100% Timorasso is a world-class, benchmark example of this unique and beautiful wine120
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winemaker Walter Massa, who focused on its revival in the 1980’s. We believe that this grape is poised to become the next, major player on the world stage in terms of Italian white grapes, and as such it deserves its own section on this list, 2021, Vigneti Massa Derthona Timorasso Colli Tortonesi DOC, 123
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winemaker Walter Massa, who focused on its revival in the 1980’s. We believe that this grape is poised to become the next, major player on the world stage in terms of Italian white grapes, and as such it deserves its own section on this list, 2017, Vigneti Massa ‘Montecitorio Derthona’ Timorasso Colli Tortonesi DOC, 212
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winemaker Walter Massa, who focused on its revival in the 1980’s. We believe that this grape is poised to become the next, major player on the world stage in terms of Italian white grapes, and as such it deserves its own section on this list, 2018, Vigneti Massa ‘Sterpi Derthona’ Timorasso Colli Tortonesi DOC, 212
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Known more for its red wines, Piemonte is home to several indigenous white varieties. Arneis makes soft, floral wines from the sandy Roero hills, The Cortese grape, famous in the town of Gavi, is often fresh and fruity, and Timorasso yields rich, textural whites from Tortona, Vigneti Massa, Vino Bianco Montecitorio, 2014, 195
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Known more for its red wines, Piemonte is home to several indigenous white varieties. Arneis makes soft, floral wines from the sandy Roero hills, The Cortese grape, famous in the town of Gavi, is often fresh and fruity, and Timorasso yields rich, textural whites from Tortona, Vigneti Massa, Vino Bianco Montecitorio, 2012, 250
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Known more for its red wines, Piemonte is home to several indigenous white varieties. Arneis makes soft, floral wines from the sandy Roero hills, The Cortese grape, famous in the town of Gavi, is often fresh and fruity, and Timorasso yields rich, textural whites from Tortona, Vigneti Massa, Vino Bianco Sterpi, 2013, 225
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