“Boscogrosso” Derthona Timorasso Colli Tortonesi DOC 2022

Vietti | Piedmont
Vietti s.r.l. | Piazza Vittorio Veneto 5 | IT 12060 Castiglione Falletto

05240422 · 0,75 l · 62,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The relatively young DOC Colli Tortonesi is probably still one of the least known wine regions in Piedmont. The term Derthona is already used as a generic term. It is the old name for Tortona, a small village in the centre of the DOC. The indigenous white grape variety Timorasso led a shadowy existence for many years, but today some winegrowers are already calling it the "white Barolo". This is due to its great complexity and finesse on the one hand and the excellent ageing potential of the wines on the other. In addition, the grapes often vary in size and ripeness during the harvest, which makes selection a major challenge, just as with the great Nebbiolo crus.

The grapes for the Boscogrosso presented in the 2022 debut vintage come from a single vineyard in Monleale in the Colli Tortonesi DOC. It expresses the rich terroir of the chalky and clayey soil in the best possible way. Intense, light yellow in colour. Complex bouquet with ethereal notes, white flowers and honey. The palate is emphatic and energetic, with an electrifying freshness that lingers into the long finish, a thoroughly serious and high-class white wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with green reflections. Initially elegantly restrained on the nose, with air comes lemon zest, banana and nettle as well as mineral notes. Elegant and animating on the palate, delicately melting, well-integrated acidity, salty, persistent finish." Falstaff

"A ripe style, with flavours of mango, peach, honey, vanilla and earth. This white wine has a creamy texture and ends with a lemon note on the delicious finish." Wine Spectator

"A floral wine with aromas of smoke, kerosene, almonds, ripe stone fruit, gooseberries and dried flowers. Medium-bodied, quite tannic and slightly drying, showing refreshing acidity and an austere finish." James Suckling

"The Timorasso Boscogrosso 2022 is a new wine from Vietti. It comes from a single parcel in Monleale. The 2022 is aromatic and supple, with a great textural depth and has a lot to offer. A short maturation on the skins emphasises the natural richness of the variety. This is a particularly refined Timorasso." Vinous