# Pitasso (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-pitasso).

- **Producer:** Claudio Mariotto
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Colli Tortonesi Derthona DOC
- **Grape:** Timorasso 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Pitasso
- **Production area:** Municipality of Sarezzano, 250-300 m a.s.l.
- **Soil:** Calcareous, clayey
- **Exposure:** 180 degrees from east to west, on a hilltop
- **Harvest:** End of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot pruning, from the Pitasso vineyard, the estate's historic label for about 25 years, 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.
- **Storage:** One year on the fine lees in steel tanks with light battonage and at least 12 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

The estate's historic Timorasso label, from the Pitasso vineyard, produced for about 25 years now.

## Tasting notes

Intensely floral, with warm fruit and honey sensations, pulpy and juicy, with a slightly spicy edge.