Timorasso
Timorasso is an ancient indigenous white grape variety, present above all in the Colli Tortonesi area, on the border between Piedmont and Lombardy. Before the phylloxera crisis, it was widespread, not only in the territory of Tortona, but also in the nearby Piedmontese provinces of Novara and Alessandria. In the reconstruction of the post-phylloxera vineyards, more generous and constant grape varieties were preferred in production, such as Cortese and Barbera. The timorasso thus risked disappearing definitively, if it had not been for the tenacity and commitment of a few winemakers, who bet on its potential and its rebirth. Today timorasso is considered one of the most interesting autochthonous white grape varieties of northern Italy, above all for its structure and longevity, which gives tertiary evolutions on the notes of resin and hydrocarbon.
Derthona Timorasso Sterpi 2022 Vigneti Massa
Derthona Sterpi di Vigneti Massa was born in the homonymous vineyard, Sterpi, located in the province of Alessandria, in the heart of the Colli Tortonesi DOC.
It is produced exclusively with Timorasso grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. After fermentation in steel with indigenous yeasts, the wine stays on the fine lees for 10 months in order to refine its organoleptic characteristics.
It has a straw yellow color with golden reflections. The nose opens with hints of acacia and citrus f...
View product pageDerthona Costa del Vento 2022 Vigneti Massa
Vigneti Massa's Derthona Costa del Vento is a wine produced exclusively with Timorasso grapes, which comes from the ancient Tortonese vineyard that gives its name to the same wine: Costa del Vento.
The harvest is done by hand, with the use of the characteristic bigucco and selection of the bunches that have completely completed the maturation process. After a skin maceration conducted at low temperatures and pressing of the grapes after a few days, white vinification follows at a temperature of 1...
View product pageColli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso Cavallina 2021 Claudio Mariotto
The Derthona Cavallina by Claudio Mariotto is made from Timorasso grapes grown in the Cavallina vineyard, located in the Vho area between 250 and 300 meters above sea level. The vines, almost 20 years old, are cultivated with respect for the environment, without the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or systemic products, allowing the terroir to express itself in its purity.
The winemaking process involves gentle and slow pressing of the grapes, followed by spontaneous fermentation at contr...
View product pageColli Tortonesi Timorasso DOC Derthona 2023 Borgogno
The Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona di Borgogno is produced exclusively with Timorasso grapes, grown in the areas of Monleale and the Tortonesi hills on silty limestone soils. The vineyards enjoy a favorable south-west and south-east exposure.
The vinification involves cold maceration of the grapes for approximately 3 days, followed by static decantation in steel. Fermentation occurs spontaneously in concrete containers for 25 days. The wine ages in steel for 10 months, to which a further 7 mo...
View product pageColli Tortonesi DOC Derthona Timorasso 2023 La Spinetta
The Timorasso Derthona of La Spinetta is one of the most interesting wineries on the Piedmontese wine scene. The grapes come from vineyards located in the municipalities of Montemarzino and Montegioco, in the province of Alessandria.
The Timorasso grapes are destemmed and softly pressed. This is followed by fermentation in small thermo-controlled steel tanks and aging on the fine lees for 7 months.
Straw yellow in colour, it has aromas of acacia and orange blossom and slight notes of hydrocarbon. ...
View product pageDerthona 2023 Vigneti Massa
The Vigneti Massa's Derthona was born in vineyards located on the Tortona hills in the province of Alessandria, south of Piedmont.
It is produced with 100% Timorasso grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, with maceration in contact with the skins for 48–60 hours, at a controlled temperature of 18-22 °C. Subsequently, the wine ages in steel and concrete tanks, with aging in bottle for at least 6 months.
It has a medium intensity straw yel...
View product pageColli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso Pitasso 2021 Claudio Mariotto
The Derthona Pitasso by Claudio Mariotto is made from selected Timorasso grapes from the Pitasso vineyard, located in the municipality of Sarezzano at an altitude of 250 to 300 meters above sea level. The vines enjoy optimal east-to-west exposure on a hillside, allowing for balanced ripening. The farming is done without the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or systemic products, preserving the purity of the terroir.
The vinification process involves a gentle and slow pressing of the grapes...
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