Walter Massa is universally known as the Maestro di Timorasso — he rescued it from obscurity and near-extinction and now leads a mini-renaissance of the variety in the Colli Tortonesi. But he also produces amazing and distinctive reds (and the occasional rosato) from the local varieties: Barbera, Croatina, Freisa, and Nebbiolo. Besides being one of Italy’s truly great producers, he’s a stellar example of what the Italians call a personaggio — a real personality. This is his all-cement Barbera, a fun and funky daily drinker and a great introduction into the reds of Vigneti Massa. People from all over Italy come to fill up their glass jugs (damigiana) from the cavernous cement tanks he has in his cellar.
Winery: Vigneti Massa
Region: Piedmont
Varietal(s): Barbera
Alcohol: 12.5%
