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Derthona 2023

COLLI TORTONESI DOC TIMORASSO 2022
Volpeglino, Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont, Italy
Derthona bottle
Grape
100% Timorasso
Origin
Volpeglino - 320-350 m
Vinification
6-8 h skin contact; stainless-steel fermentation
Aging
9 months steel + minimum 24 months bottle
Place & Variety
  • Calcareous-clay soils with sandy tendencies.
  • Timorasso is an indigenous Piedmontese white variety prized for structure and longevity.
  • The name Derthona revives the ancient Roman name for Tortona.
  • Available format: 750 ml.
Vinification
  • Destemmed fruit receives 6-8 hours of tank maceration.
  • Gentle pressing follows the short skin contact.
  • Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel.
  • Extended bottle aging develops aromatic and mineral complexity.
Production

First produced in 2021. The inaugural vintage totaled 1,300 bottles.

Wine Profile

Crystal-clear straw yellow, developing golden tones with age. Floral and almond aromas are joined by subtle resinous and hydrocarbon hints. Elegant and complex, with floral-mineral detail, marked acidity and a broad, clean finish.

Key Factors
  • Rare indigenous variety with notable cellar potential.
  • Stainless-steel aging preserves purity and linearity.
  • Long bottle maturation is integral to the wine's release style.
Technical & Service
14% ABV
Acidity7.6 g/L
Residual sugar0.8 g/L
Serve at 10-12 C
Why it matters

A structured, age-worthy Piedmontese white where floral detail, almond nuance and mineral drive meet bright acidity.

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