Winemaker Notes
Clear and brilliant in appearance, Massifitti displays intense aromas of stone fruit, white flower blossom, and mineral. On the palate the texture is creamy and the wine showcases defined minerality and vibrant acidity. All of these characteristics culminate in a long and focused finish.
While ideal as an aperitif, Massifitti pairs nicely with vegetable antipasti like grilled peppers and eggplant as well as fish-based main courses. Also excellent with raw shellfish or sashimi.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This vintage marks the 10th anniversary (2008-2018) of one of the most successful out-of-the-box white wines created in this appellation. Before the Tessari sisters of Suavia, the concept of an age-worthy Trebbiano di Soave was unheard of. The role of the grape was previously limited to blending with Garganega. In a screw-cap bottle, the 2018 Trebbiano Massifitti shows a medium-rich texture with stone fruit, limestone and preserved lemon. Winemaking sees stainless steel only with lees contact. This is a white wine that drinks like a red wine, but it has the freshness and brightness to pair with fish or lean meats.
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Wine Spectator
Bright and finely balanced, this light- to medium-bodied white layers well-cut acidity and a chalky underpinning with a ripe, juicy range of apricot, white cherry and spring blossom flavors that show a touch of chopped almond. Ends with a creamy finish. Drink now through 2028.
Compared to other white wine-producing varieties, Trebbiano claims some of the most vineyard acreage on a global scale. There are six distinct varieties with Trebbiano as part of their name in Italy alone. Trebbiano Toscano, one of the most popular, is deliciously light and crisp. Trebbiano d’Abruzzo actually has some aging potential when handled carefully. Somm Secret—Known as Ugni Blanc in France, Trebbiano is responsible for the whites in Southwest, France called Gascogne Blanc.
Part of the greater Veneto wine region, Verona, the city, is the capital of Italy’s wine trade, hosting the country’s most important wine fair, Vinitaly, each year.
Everyday-drinking red and white blends can also be bottled under the heading Veronese IGT or IGP if they are comprised of approved Veneto grape varieties. Typically for reds, these include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Corvinone and Merlot among others. For whites, the approved grapes include Chardonnay, Friulano, Garganega, Pinot Bianco, Trebbiano and others. Rosato can also be labeled in this way with the same varieties approved for red blends. These wines represent an affordable introduction to the wines of the area.