At a glance

Producer

Vigneti Massa

Region

Derthona, Piedmont, Italy

Grape variety

Timorasso

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$25-$40

Tasting profile

Citrus peel, stone fruits, herbal notes, mineral flintiness with a vibrant acidic backbone.

Evolution: Will develop richer honeyed and nutty tones with age, deeper minerality and creamy texture.

At peak: Complex layers of orchard fruit, toasted nuts and smoky mineral nuances with fine persistence.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

Low to Medium

Alcohol

13.5%

Aging potential

10-15 years from vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2030

Optimal window

2023 to 2033

Current status

Approaching Early Drinking Peak

Current condition

The wine is drinking well currently with developing complexity. It will gain additional depth and balance over the next few years.

Derived from the Timorasso grape, native to Derthona, these wines combine high acidity and minerality which gives them excellent aging potential. 2019 was an excellent vintage providing balance and concentration allowing 10+ years of evolution.

Food pairing

Ideal with white meats, seafood, mushroom dishes, creamy risottos, and aged cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Vigneti Massa employs sustainable vineyard practices including limited chemical use, cover cropping, careful water management and manual harvesting. The winery focuses on energy efficiency in production and uses lightweight glass bottles.

While not fully organic or biodynamic certified, the producer’s commitment to sustainable farming, energy use reduction, and optimized packaging makes their footprint moderate to low for the region. Continued improvements anticipated.