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Derthona "Costa del Vento" is a full-bodied and important white wine, obtained from a long maceration on the skins. A fruity, balsamic and spicy bouquet accompanies a complex, intense, mineral and elegant sip. Wine made as it once was with artisanal methods.

FEATURES
Vines
White grapes
Region
Piedmont (Italy)
Gradation
14.5%
Format
75 cl. Bottle
Vineyards
In Costa del Vento, on vineyards facing South-West, at an altitude of 300 m. above sea level.
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation in steel and maceration for at least 10 months
Production philosophy
Artisanal, Macerated on the skins, Indigenous yeasts, Independent Winegrowers
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Vitae AIS
2016
Bibenda
2017
Veronelli
2016
93/100
Slowine
2017
Red shrimp
2017
2/3
TO ENJOY IT AT THE BEST
Service temp
10-12 ° C
When to open
To better appreciate an artisanal wine, we advise you to let it 'breathe' at least 15-30 minutes before tasting it
Glass
Large glass
Large glass
Ideal for white wines with good structure and intensity, which need oxygenation to fully open and develop their intense and complex aromatic set at their best

When to drink

Evolves
Perfect wine to drink immediately, but can evolve well if kept in the cellar

You can cellar it for over 5 years

DESCRIPTION OF THE DERTHONA COSTA DEL VENTO
Walter Massa's Derthona "Costa del Vento" is a wine full of charm and interest; first of all because it was produced by Walter Massa, the genius of Timorasso. He who wanted to rediscover the most traditional and characteristic grape variety of Alessandria. A man of genius and recklessness, very particular, histrionic, charismatic and passionate. He is the man who is seen by many as the vignerons who revived and rediscovered the Tortona hills.

Walter Massa and his wines are a guarantee for those who come into contact with the world of wine: bottles that we recommend in a closed box. Like this Derthona “Costa del Vento”, a wine of the highest level that will make you feel part of a project: “a territory, a wine, a vine”. This is the motto of Walter, a winemaker with great passion and courage. Walter Massa's "Costa del Vento" wine comes from vineyards facing South-West located at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level.

What characterizes all the white wines of Walter Massa is the very long maceration on the fine lees, which for the Dethona “Costa del Vento” lasts for 10 months. A wine with a unique charm, complex and of great personality: it gives us aromas of caramel and vanilla and a nice finish of peach and balsamic notes. "Costa del Vento" by Walter Massa: "a territory, a wine, a vine" that have conquered us and that we recommend with an open heart.

Color Intense straw yellow
Scent Aromas of caramel, vanilla with a nice peach and balsamic finish
Taste Complex, intense, elegant, mineral and with a beautiful freshness.