Derthona Timorasso Colli Tortonesi DOC 2024

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

05240324 · 0,75 l · 38,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The relatively new Colli Tortonesi DOC is probably still one of Piedmont's least well-known wine-growing regions. The term 'Derthona' is already being used as an umbrella term. It is the old name for Tortona, a small town in the centre of the DOC. The indigenous white grape variety Timorasso led a rather obscure existence for many years, but today some winemakers are already calling it the "white Barolo". This is due, on the one hand, to the wines' great complexity and finesse, and on the other, to their outstanding ageing potential. Furthermore, the grapes often vary in size and ripeness at harvest, which makes the selection process – just as with the great Nebbiolo crus – a major challenge.

Pale yellow, tending towards golden as it matures in the bottle. The nose is very fresh, floral and fruity, with hints of candied orange, petrol and honey. On the palate, it is rich and deep, with an almost Riesling-like minerality and acid wire delicate acid wire. As it breathes, it becomes increasingly multi-layered, complex and reveals a surprising depth that hints at the grape variety's great potential. Not your run-of-the-mill wine, but all the more compelling for those wine lovers who expect character, personality and a high degree of individuality from a white wine. For us, Timorasso is THE white grape variety discovery of recent years, and Vietti's new addition—alongside the whites from Roagna and Walter Massa—is an outstanding example of how Italian white wines are right up there with the best in the international arena! SUPERIORE.DE

"A bright, luminous straw-yellow colour with sparkling highlights. Delicate and refined on the nose, slightly floral, with subtle hints of peach and lychee, complemented by a touch of basil and rosemary. On the palate, it offers good juiciness and clear fruit, with a slightly bitter edge; it also displays a hint of saltiness and is persistent with good length." Falstaff

"The Timorasso Derthona is a magnificent wine that glides effortlessly across the palate, revealing aromas of stone fruit, Golden Delicious apples and ripe melon. The wine captivates with a beautiful golden sheen and a creamy, complex mouthfeel, with a salty, dusty mineral note that gives the finish its definition. Made from grapes grown in Monleale and vinified in ceramic, stainless steel and wood, this is a Timorasso made for ageing – a point the winery is keen to emphasise." Wine Advocate

"The 2024 Timorasso is bright and focused on first impression, before the wine fills the mid-palate and finish with its structural depth and phenolic intensity. Candied lemon, white flowers, camomile, sage and dried herbs come together in the glass. All this wine needs is time, which is often very beneficial for Timorasso in late-ripening vintages such as 2024." Vinous