COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Massari San Grato
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Massari San Grato, also known as Antichi Massari di San Grato, is managed by the historical Sartirano family, who represent four generations of winemaking expertise in Piedmont. The estate is situated on an elevated ridge directly above the town of Barolo, roughly three kilometers from the iconic Castello di Barolo. The name 'Massari' derives from 'Massaio', an ancient title given to respected local landowners whose finest wines were historically sought after for royal banquets. The vineyards benefit from excellent diurnal temperature shifts and mountain breezes, which help preserve the delicate aromatics of the Nebbiolo grape.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name Massari comes from 'Massaio', an ancient title for respected landowners whose finest wines were historically reserved for royal banquets.
Fact 02
The estate's microclimate is uniquely moderated by a small natural lake, Lago della Ghercina, located adjacent to the vineyards.
Fact 03
The 2022 vintage was one of the hottest on record, requiring an early harvest to preserve the grape's signature fresh acidity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2022 growing season was exceptionally hot and dry, prompting an early manual harvest of the Nebbiolo grapes to preserve freshness and acidity. Following harvest, the grapes underwent controlled fermentation in a combination of stainless steel and concrete tanks. In compliance with Barolo DOCG regulations, the wine was aged for a total of 38 months. This aging process included at least 18 months in large Slavonian oak casks, a traditional method that rounds out the grape's naturally rustic tannins without overpowering its delicate floral and red fruit characteristics with heavy oak flavors.
