# Volo sul Poggio (Il Poggio di Gavi)

> White, Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso by [Il Poggio di Gavi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/il-poggio-di-gavi.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/il-poggio-di-gavi-volo-sul-poggio).

- **Producer:** Il Poggio di Gavi
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso
- **Grape:** Timorasso 100%
- **Production area:** Hills of Monleale Alta, average altitude 300 m
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked in crates at perfect ripeness
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4,200 vines/ha
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, skin maceration, 10 months on fine lees in concrete tanks, static clarification, bottled with minimal sulphites, three months in bottle before release. Alcohol 14%.
- **Serving temperature:** 10-12°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-09



## Summary

A still white Timorasso from the hills of Monleale Alta, fermented on the skins and rested on fine lees in concrete.

## Tasting notes

Medium-intensity straw yellow. Mineral notes on the palate dissolve into chamomile, ripe plums, walnut and toasted almond on the finish. Intense, persistent, long, floral and fruity.

## Food pairings

Savoury tarts, cheese risottos, structured and flavourful fish dishes, beef tartare, richly flavoured first courses, white meats.