Today, the Timorasso grape is the pride of the Savoyard wine scene and is making its mark on the international stage. Timorasso is deeply rooted in the Tortona hills and has been cultivated here since time immemorial. Its rediscovery has increased the area under vine from 300 hectares in 1987 to the current 1,500 hectares. It is a low-yielding and inconsistent grape variety but resistant to disease. It produces a very dry, full-bodied, structured wine with a high alcohol content that is well suited to ageing. Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona is a dry white wine made from 100% Timorasso grapes. Harvested without the use of machinery, the grapes are selected in the winery and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks in contact with the skins for 48 to 60 hours. The wine completes its ageing in stainless steel and concrete tanks for a further 6 months. 100 ml: E=290 kJ/69 kcal
Straw-yellow in colour. On the nose, intense notes of citrus, Golden Delicious apple, pear, peach and chamomile. A hint of smokiness. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and almost creamy, with good freshness and a delicate sweetness. A savoury, mineral finish.
Best enjoyed during a Sunday lunch with fish and shellfish dishes, particularly prawns, scampi and mackerel. A full-bodied Piedmontese white with character, capable of captivating both wine lovers and those new to the world of wine.
To fully appreciate its style, this wine should be served at a temperature of 8–10°C.
