Recommended by the New York Times, Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, and Many More. Check out our recent press.

Award-winning SF wine shop – free local delivery & fast nationwide shipping. Learn more

Stefano Massone Piemonte Barbera 2024

$1999

Stefano Massone built his life's work on white wine. Gavi, Cortese, the limestone-and-marl hills looking toward the sea, and no side projects to speak of, so when the Gavi specialist bottles a red, it is worth a look. The Barbera comes from vineyards in Nizza Monferrato, sitting at 200 meters on grey marl and sand, farmed without herbicides or insecticides. It is made the way Massone makes everything else: no makeup, no shortcuts, nothing standing between you and the grape. Barbera's job here is simple, and it does it well: juicy dark fruit, bright acidity, soft tannins, and a real appetite for food. A weeknight Piedmont staple.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

View our complete return policy →

Have Questions?

Our team is here to help.

Hours

Monday - Friday: 11am - 8pm

Saturday: 12pm - 5pm

CLOSED SUNDAYS

Email: help@flatiron-wines.com
Phone: (415) 780-1405


Add your content here

More about Stefano Massone

Piedmont’s fame rests on Barolo and Barbaresco, but the region also, and somewhat secretly, happens to be one of Italy’s most interesting places for white wine. Indigenous grapes like Nascetta, Timorasso, and Erbaluce have re-entered the conversation, and at the center of it all sits Cortese—the variety that built Gavi’s reputation for brightness, finesse, and a salty, Mediterranean ease at the table.

Gavi (the place) lies in Piedmont’s southeast, looking toward Liguria, where seafood (and pesto!) are supreme. The hills are limestone and marl; breezes funnel in from the coast; the local style is to lean on steel and time on lees rather than oak. The idea is freshness and clarity: a white that’s light on its feet but not slight, with a gentle almond twang and a mineral finish that keeps you reaching back for the glass.

Enter Stefano Massone, a producer who has made Gavi his life’s work. No side projects, no fashion—just Cortese from the hills he knows best. That singular focus shows in the consistency: year after year, the wines taste like Gavi should taste, without makeup or shortcuts, and at prices that keep them on our short list for every-day drinking.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Barbera

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Skurnik Wines

<p>100% Barbera</br>Calcareous clay soils</br>200 meters above sea level</br>South/southeastern exposure</br>Maceration over 10-12 days, followed by fermentation in stainless steel</br>Aged in stainless steel for 8 to 10 months before bottling</p>

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Pizza, sausage and peppers, agnolotti in butter and sage, or a good burger.

Tasting Profile

Dry, medium-bodied red: juicy black cherry and plum, lively acidity, soft tannins.

More wines from Stefano Massone

View all