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Derthona Zerba Antica Riserva

By Cantine Volpi, Colli Tortonesi, Piemonte, Italy

Cantine Volpi Derthona Zerba Antica Riserva

Timorasso Derthona Riserva 'Zerba Antica', 21 months of ageing, 10 of them in cement.

Tasting notes

Golden yellow. Complex, elegant aromas from the maceration and from ageing in cement on fine lees. Mineral and savoury; evolves over the years, always showing different nuances.

Pairs well with

Starters, rice and pasta first courses, sea and freshwater fish

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso Derthona Riserva
Grape
Timorasso 100%
Cru / vineyard
Antica Zerba
Production area
Colli Tortonesi, Volpedo (Cascina La Zerba)
Vinification
Destemmed and pressed with a brief maceration in the press; fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks at 12-15°C; no malolactic fermentation; batonnage. Aged 21 months, 10 of them in cement.
Storage
Store below 25°C at 50-70% humidity; 5 years in closed bottle, 3 days once opened

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