Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Mantellassi “Masso Bianco” 2024
Maremma Toscana DOC – Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A beautifully refreshing Tuscan white blend made from 70% Trebbiano, 20% Vermentino, and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. Produced in the coastal Maremma area of Tuscany, this wine captures the sunny Mediterranean personality of the region while maintaining freshness and balance. A fantastic example of how traditional Italian white grapes can create something incredibly easy to enjoy without sacrificing character.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright citrus, green pear, white peach, and subtle tropical hints lead the way, followed by delicate herbal nuances and a light saline edge. The Sauvignon Blanc adds lift and aromatic energy, while the Vermentino contributes freshness and coastal vibrancy.

Mouthfeel
Light to medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a beautifully smooth texture. Refreshing, balanced, and dangerously drinkable. The finish stays clean and lively without becoming sharp or aggressive.

Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled shrimp, seafood pasta, calamari, sushi, light risotto, fresh salads, or simply as an aperitif on a warm afternoon.

Verdict
This is one of those wines that quietly overperforms. Not overly complex or pretentious — just genuinely delicious, versatile, and extremely well-balanced. A perfect “second bottle suddenly disappeared” kind of wine.

Did You Know?
Maremma was once considered one of Tuscany’s roughest agricultural zones, but over the last few decades it has transformed into one of Italy’s most exciting regions for fresh coastal whites and modern blends thanks to its maritime influence and diverse soils.

🍷 Personal Pick
The balance here is what makes this bottle shine. The combination of Trebbiano’s freshness, Vermentino’s energy, and Sauvignon Blanc’s aromatic kick creates a white that feels joyful, engaging, and incredibly food-friendly. Hard to stop at one glass indeed. Cheers! — a month ago

Big Wave Dave

9.4

Very deep savoury nose with some stemmy herbaceous notes. Dark fruit and savoury wooden notes. Dark cherry. Then a finale of spice and smoke. Med high acid and super fine integrated tannins. Poised and quietly powerful. — a year ago

Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.6

(Really Good) #PizzaWine 🍕 — 2 years ago

Fabio Franchella

9.0

Mein schwager hat den wein im kellerr vergessen….über jahre……gott sei dank!! — 4 years ago

with Kathrin

Robert S.

9.0

Blackberries, plum, and subtle spice and oak notes. Smooth and round with short to medium finish. Very enjoyable. — 5 years ago

Ben Christen

9.0

I want to try more from the producer. Great natural wine. Barnyard and salinity (almost ocean fish) on the nose. — 6 years ago

with Ellen

Russ Kujan

9.2

2022 vintage. Strong acidity, Raspberry, red fruit, cocoa, leather, and spices. Freshness and terroir on display. Good stuff. Good value. — a month ago

Tooty Frooty

9.1

Classic Köttröding. Hästsadeln har fin rondör. Dracks på Lavette, gbg. — 2 months ago

Kirsten Kelley

9.2

So great- a 2020 at the end of 2025. Really enjoy from the first sip! Direct from montalcino! — 6 months ago

Elizabeth van Rooyen

9.0

Light red. — 2 years ago

Ineta

8.9

The aroma is slightly technical at first, but not repeated, creamy. Juicy flavor notes. Ready yellow small plums, pears with a slightly red edge, buttery. — 2 years ago

Kamall

8.9

Solid, juicy, fresh. Great for arrabiata. — 5 years ago

Max Kappl

9.0

Fruity and rather complex. Our first Christmas wine. Long lasting and smooth ending. Best served well decanted. Sweet fruits and liquorice in your nose — 6 years ago

with Kristina

Jamie Lauder

9.1

2016 vintage.
Single vineyard Sangiovese.
Super ripe black cherry and dark fruits.
Mocha, currants, nutmeg, black flowers coffee beans and Bay Laurel leaves.
Polished but still grippy tannins.
— a month ago

Josene Teng

9.0

Very smooth full bodied wine. Easy to drink and light fragrance. — 4 months ago

Nagib Nasr

9.0

Little earthy. Nice. — 7 months ago

with Tripp

Sierra Kiner

9.0

Great anytime wine. Enough acidity for food and enough nuance to enjoy by itself. — 2 years ago

Maya Seeney

10

Light and deliciously acidic. Tart red fruit, bramble.

Date night at Gran Sasso to relive Valle dell'aosta — 3 years ago

Jamie Lauder

8.9

50 year old vines located 37 km under the Majella and Gran Sasso Mountains in Abuzzo.
On the nose, orange skins, grapefruit and white flower blossoms.
Zippy acidity with minerality, citrus zest, ginger, nettles and almond skins.
We cooked local fried oysters with panko (kaki furai) and this wine was fantastic.
It would also pair with grilled or sashimi scallops — 5 years ago

Chuck Todd

9.1

It was perfect with filet mignon & backed potato. Dark ruby red, low tannin, very smooth. — 6 years ago