White
Derthona
By Renato Ratti, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
A complex, markedly savoury Timorasso that develops intense mineral notes over time. First vintage 2021; the label shows a 1750 “Fante di Tortona”.
Tasting notes
Straw yellow. Delicate aroma with citrus and lemon-peel notes. Full, savoury palate.
Pairs well with
Antipasti, first courses, fish and white meats.
Technical details
- Style
- White
- Denomination
- Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso DOC
- Grape
- Timorasso 100%
- Production area
- A small estate vineyard at Sarezzano, near Tortona
- Harvest
- September, by hand
- Vinification
- Hand-harvested in September, destemmed and gently pressed. Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, where the wine stays over a year with regular batonnage on the fine lees. Ageing in steel and bottle.
- Storage
- Steel tank and bottle.
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