Fortemasso

In 2013 the Gussalli Beretta family acquired the Fortemasso estate in Castelletto, Monforte d’Alba, launching a project to enhance high-quality vineyards for the production of wines from the great appellations of the Langhe. The estate was renovated to blend traditional features with contemporary interiors, while the cellar was arranged in underground spaces to preserve the surrounding landscape and optimize the winemaking and aging processes.

Strong focus on vineyard work and limited intervention in the cellar: the winemaking philosophy aims to preserve varietal and terroir characteristics, adopting a "light touch" during winemaking and making use of a cellar designed for sustainability and to control aging conditions.

The vineyards are located in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, in the heart of the Langhe. The Castelletto parcels lie on steep slopes with predominantly sandy and calcareous soils and have varying aspects; some areas are between 360 and 450 m a.s.l, others between 300 and 350 m a.s.l. The combination of soil and microclimate produces the mineral, elegant wines typical of the area.

Fortemasso has received national and international recognition: among these are awards and mentions in guides and competitions such as Decanter, Mundus Vini and awards/recognition from Italian guides such as Gambero Rosso.