White

Derthona

By Fontanafredda, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Fontanafredda Derthona

Fontanafredda's expression of Timorasso, the indigenous grape of the Colli Tortonesi rediscovered in recent decades and bottled under the shared "Derthona" name — the ancient Roman name for Tortona — that regional producers adopted for their Timorasso wines in 2000.

Tasting notes

Golden yellow with greenish highlights; captivating nose of exotic fruit, white peach and an elegant floral touch; full-bodied and mineral on the palate with lingering freshness

Pairs well with

Seafood, shellfish risottos, aged cheeses

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Colli Tortonesi DOC
Grape
100% Timorasso
Production area
Colli Tortonesi hills, near Tortona
Harvest
Hand-harvested
Vinification
Grapes hand-harvested into small crates, whole-berry pressed to protect the skins; must settles ~24h in steel for natural decanting, then ferments 24-48h later for about 30 days at 15-17°C; matures roughly 10 months on fine lees in steel and concrete
Serving temperature
6-8°C
Storage
3-5 years

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