The Artist Series
Massalto is a playground for winemaking and viticulture. The main objective is to enhance the uniqueness of each vintage and craft wines with personality, sense of place and strong character. Massalto’s slogan is “be fearless, drink fearlessly.” We are not afraid to push the limits on the production side; we create our own boundaries and we hope our customers are bold enough to try the unorthodox, amazing Washington wines we lovingly make for them.
Sauvalanche
A “white blend” of Chenin Blanc from Stoneridge vineyard & Sauvignon Blanc from La Reyna Blanca vineyard.
Cold extended maceration on the skins for 3 weeks prior to pressing
Co-fermented in stainless steel
Aged for 8 months in 300 L French oak barrels
94 Points - 2020, Owen Bargreen
96 Points - 2021, International Wine Report
Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc
Irreverent
100% Viognier sourced from Stoneridge vineyard & Corfu Crossing vineyard
Whole cluster pressed, barrel fermented
Aged for 20 months in 300 L French oak barrels
Unfiltered
97 Points - 2021, International Wine Report
Viognier
Facade
100% Pinot Noir sourced from Solaksen vineyard
Whole cluster pressed - zero skin contact
Fermented in Burgundy French oak barrels
Aged for 12 months in 300 L French oak barrels
Unfiltered
94 Points - 2020, Owen Bargreen
92 Points - 2021, International Wine Report
White Pinot Noir
Extravaganza
100% Cinsault sourced from Thunderstone vineyard
100% whole cluster carbonic maceration
Fermented in 500 L French oak puncheons over rollers
Aged for 8 months in 500 L French oak puncheons
94 Points - 2021, International Wine Report
Cinsault
Interstellar
100% Mourvèdre sourced from Thunderstone vineyard
Fermented in neutral French oak barrels
Aged for 20 months in new and neutral French oak barrels
Unfiltered
92 Points - 2021, International Wine Report
Mourvèdre
The Point of No Return
100% Grenache sourced from Thunderstone vineyard
Fermented in 500 L French oak puncheons with 50% whole clusters
Aged for 18 months in 500 L French oak puncheons
Topped with Viognier during the entire aging process
Unfiltered
94 Points - 2020, Owen Bargreen
96 Points - 2021, International Wine Report
Grenache
Side Effect
100% Syrah – 50% sourced from Stoneridge vineyard, 50% sourced from Scarline vineyard
Fermented in 500 L French oak puncheons with 50% whole clusters
Aged for 20 months in 500 L French oak puncheons
Unfiltered
97 Points - 2021, International Wine Report
Syrah
Artisan
Malbec
100% Malbec sourced from Stoneridge and Scarline vineyards
Fermented in neutral French oak barrels
Aged for 20 months in neutral French oak barrels
96 Points - 2020, International Wine Report
96 Points - 2021, International Wine Report