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! — 5 days ago

JKT

9.1

MR dinner 12/17/16. Excellent mature and soft focused wives from Tuscany(?). Soft brown color and nose of Forest and mushrooms and balanced palate. — 9 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

8.9

Well done vermentino with oak support
Personally i don't find the reason
It seems a vermentino for international palate
Nothing wrong with the wine when you drink it
But you keep wondering if it is truly vermentino.
Full of oaky notes and fairly long too
It goes without saying that it's not my style — 2 years ago

Steve Santosuosso

9.1

2015 is fruity with a smooth finish! Excellent. Light on acidity with hints of cherry on the palate. Pairs well with pasta and tomato sauce. Recommended!! — 9 years ago

JohnJuarez

8.9

Drank this in a little village about 30 miles outside of Rome at a special dinner arranged by our travel agent and prepared just for the two of us. The wine complemented the dinner well. — 9 years ago

Daniel Truman

9.2

Goes well with Cheez Its — 10 years ago

with Jacqui

Jonathan Sprague

9.0

Very nice smooth full bodied daily red — 7 years ago

Al Archibald

9.2

Delicious blend.. — 7 years ago

Amanda Bernard

9.2

Bulle moyenne, belle complexité malgré sa légèreté — 9 years ago

Louis Alfano

8.9

Smell of floral and honey. Light in taste, low tannins. Taste of blackberries. — 10 years ago