# Piccolo Derthona (La Spinetta)

> White, Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso by [La Spinetta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-spinetta.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-spinetta-piccolo-derthona).

- **Producer:** La Spinetta
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso
- **Grape:** Timorasso
- **Production area:** Montemarzino, Montegioco and Monleale (AL)
- **Soil:** Marly, calcareous, clayey, some sand
- **Exposure:** South-West, South-East, 350-400 m a.s.l.
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines about 25 years old on 12.35 acres
- **Vinification:** Destemming and soft pressing, followed by alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled small steel tanks. The wine rests on its noble lees for 8 months, then is filtered and bottle-aged for 3 more months before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 10-13°C (50-55°F)
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso grown in Montemarzino, Montegioco and Monleale (AL), first vintage 2019 with about 15,000 bottles produced.

## Tasting notes

Timorasso is an ancient indigenous grape variety of Piemonte. The wine has an incredible structure and longevity, with delicate citrus and floral notes leading to a vibrant, long finish.