# Bricco San Michele (Claudio Mariotto)

> White, Colli Tortonesi Derthona DOC by [Claudio Mariotto](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/claudio-mariotto.md), Colli Tortonesi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/claudio-mariotto-bricco-san-michele).

- **Producer:** Claudio Mariotto
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Colli Tortonesi Derthona DOC
- **Grape:** Timorasso 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bricco San Michele
- **Production area:** Municipality of Sarezzano, 250-300 m a.s.l.
- **Soil:** Calcareous, clayey
- **Exposure:** East/south-east
- **Harvest:** End of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot pruning, from the estate's youngest vineyard, yield about 70 quintals/hectare
- **Vinification:** Soft and slow pressing of the grapes, spontaneous temperature-controlled fermentation. Aged one year on the fine lees in steel tanks with light battonage, then at least 12 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Timorasso from the estate's youngest vineyard, Bricco San Michele, aged a year on the lees and at least 12 months in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Floral and fruity, with a warm sensation and a finish of flint and mineral notes fading into chamomile.