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.
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.
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.
Professional Ratings
94
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
93
Vinous“Peach skin and pear is complemented by hints of raw almond and incense, as the 2018 Trebbiano Veronese Massifitti blossoms in the glass. It’s texturally deep with citrus-tinged orchard fruits and minerals that creates a push and pull of salty and sweet. It leaves the palate reeling with mouthwatering tension, as the cheeks pucker and nuances of chamomile slowly fade through the lightly structured
91
Wine SpectatorSUAVIA Massifitti 2018 – 91 points
About the Producer
It probably would never occur to the Tessari Family to concentrate on anything other than Soave and its two native white grapes-Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave. The name Suavia harkens back to the pre-modern day references to Soave. (The Svevia-later Suavia-were a Germanic tribe that settled in this part of northeastern Italy after the fall of the western Roman Empire.) Vineyards have been in the Tessari hands since the late 1800's, but it wasnt until the early 1980's that the family redefined what growing quality grapes could be-tying clonal selection to site-specific areas, lowering Gargane…
