Endrizzi

Masetto derives from the Latin “mansum”, the piece of land obtained from Rome by those legionnaires, who decided to “remain” in the conquered areas. S. Michele all’Adige has always been the most coveted wine producing area of the Trentino. The Augustinian monks of the Abbey began to foster the culture of wine growing in the Middle Ages (since 1145) and they were the first to cultivate the historic vineyards now part of the Endrizzi property. In 1797 Napoleon had to fight a battle in order to conquer Masetto. In 1885 the Endrici arrived (formerly “de Enrici” or “Endrizzi” in the local dialect), subjects of the Austro Hungarian Empire under Franz Joseph. Francesco Endrici—great grandfather of the current owners and a true pioneer— introduced the most prestigious vines and grapes in the world, such as Cabernet and Chardonnay already at the beginning of the 20th century. Naturally, he also dedicated time and attention to the most important local grapes such as Teroldego and Lagrein. “Masetto bianco” and “Masetto nero” are the products of the cuvées of the best international and local wines, two wines, which have recently been recreated to become the symbol of Endrizzi quality. Francesco’s son Romano, who was also President of the Province of Trento, and his grandson Franco, who was the dynamic president of the Trentino Committee of Wine Growers for twenty years, succeeded him. Today the great grandson Paolo and his German wife Christine dedicate their love for detail and tradition, along with great respect for nature and plenty of fresh ideas to a limited production of high quality wines.

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