Suavia Massifitti

Suavia Massifitti

Wine Description

Fittà is the name of the ancient village where Suavia is based.  It derives from the Latin word, “fictus,” meaning, “driven-in,” which refers to the masses of columnar basalt that are naturally found in the area and appear to have been driven into the ground.  The name, Massifitti, translates roughly as, “embedded masses” and pays tribute to this aspect of the local area.  Made from 100% Trebbiano di Soave, Massifitti is fermented in stainless steel tanks following a 24-hour cold soak maceration.   It is then refined for another six months in tank. 

Suavia, Alessandra, Valentina and Meri Tessari, Owners
Suavia, Alessandra, Valentina and Meri Tessari, Owners
Suavia, Alessandra, Valentina and Meri Tessari, Owners
Suavia, Alessandra, Valentina and Meri Tessari, Owners
Suavia, Alessandra, Valentina and Meri Tessari, Owners
Suavia, 80 year old Garganega vine, Le Rive Vineyards
Suavia Harvest
The village of Fittà where the winery is located surrounded by the best vineyards of the region
The sisters with Grandfather Giuseppe Tessari
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Acclaim
“Juicy up front, this white is bright and well-spiced as it expands on the palate, with ripe nectarine, pear, tangerine and green almond flavors. A racy streak of smoke-and salt-laced minerality kicks in midpalate and through the mouthwatering finish, which offers pretty floral and herb notes.” — Wine Spectator, Oct 2024
“Wickedly fresh, the 2020 Trebbiano Massifitti bursts from the glass with a mix of savory herbs, dried flowers, gingery spice and dried peaches. It’s round and soothing, with a salty core of minerality and depths of tart orchard fruits and citrus tones, all guided by brisk acidity. The Massifitti finishes long, leaving a lemony concentration that puckers the cheeks – wonderfully balanced and begging for further cellaring.” — Vinous, Feb 2024
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Multiple Vineyard Sites
Vineyard size
30 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous and Volcanic
Training method
Pergola/Arbor-trained
Elevation:
984 feet
Vines/acre:
3500
Yield/acre:
2 tons
Exposure:
Various
Year vineyard planted:
2006-2008
Harvest time:
september-October
First vintage of this wine:
2008
Bottles produced of this wine:
20,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Trebbiano
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12 days
Fermentation temperature:
63 °F
Maceration technique:
Cold Soak Maceration
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Total SO2
118
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
6.6 g/L
Alcohol:
12.4 %
Dry extract:
24.5 g/L
Total SO2
118
Residual sugar:
3.2 g/L