Masso Martis is a producer of mainly traditional method sparkling wines under the Trento DOC in the Trentino region of Italy. The estate was founded in 1990 and is certified organic. At that time sparkling wines were not as strongly established in the market as they are today.
Owners: Two daughters, Alessandra and Maddalena.
Staff: Andrea Cristelloni and Daniele Tomasi in the vineyards. Matteo Ferrari in the cellar.
Terroir: Maso Martis is situated in Martignano, a connurbation in the municipality of Trento (about 3-4km in the the foothills of Mount Calisio (also called Argentario) above Trento at 450 metres (1,476 feet) above sea level. The terrain is mountainous and well exposed to mountain breezes. Soils: Silty, calcareous and rich in texture soil, on Trentino red rock.
Organic certification: As the family home is located in the heart of the vineyards the transition to organic viticulture was made. | 2013 First vintage with full organic certification (ICEA).
Vineyards: 12 hectares (30 acres). Certified organic grapes are also purchased.
Wine production: 90.000 bottles per year, out of which 80.000 are dedicated to Trentodoc.
Contact
Maso Martis
Via dell’Albera 52
I-38121 Martignano Trento, Italia
Tel +39 0461 821057 | masonmartis.it
Directions: Brennero motorway A22: exit Trento Sud if coming from Verona or Trento Nord if coming from Bolzano. Take the SS 47 in the direction of Padova. Leave the road at Trento Est and continue towards Martignano. For those coming from Padova on SS 47 (Valsugana State Highway), leave the road at Trento Est (exit 10) and follow the signs for MARTIGNANO. Drive through the town until you reach a narrow road between the houses then turn right and drive on to the STOP sign. Turn left, continue for 200 metres and the entrance to Maso Martis is on the right.