White

Derthona

By Cantina Sociale di Nizza, Nizza, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Sociale di Nizza Derthona

Timorasso, a historic native white variety made to age, described as heroic and low-yielding. 100% Timorasso, 13.5% vol.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow with golden reflections. Complex aromas that move from acacia and wildflower honey to hydrocarbons only after 4 or 5 years of ageing. Mineral in its dominant notes; warm, thanks to an alcohol level that blends with the structure and body.

Pairs well with

A versatile pairing wine: in early life an aperitif, then with age first courses, white meat and even important aromatic preparations.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso
Grape
Timorasso 100%
Production area
Nizza Monferrato and neighbouring communes
Soil
Clay-marl and calcareous
Exposure
East, west
Vineyard planting
Vineyards at 200/300 m a.s.l., 80 q/ha
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, then some months of rest in bottle.
Serving temperature
10-12°C
Storage
Consumption window 5 to 7 years

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