Description

Cantina Di Tortona “Derthona” Timorasso 

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Grape: Timorasso

Timorasso grape is the most representative white variety of our Area.

The “white Barolo”

Timorasso is the historical grape of our region, which produces a white wine with a great potential for aging.

Flavors: great for its mineral notes and surprising complexity

Taste: full-bodied white wine, with a fresh taste, citrus and tropical fruit notes and a mineral finish

Derthona is our signature wine as it represents our philosophy. Timorasso grape is the most representative white variety of our Area. Characteristically perfumed aromas of ripe apricot, thyme and flint. Rich and refreshing on the palate, this full-body white wine surprises for its structure and softness. This is a white wine that ages well for many years..

Production Area: Avolasca – Viguzzolo – frazione Vho di Tortona, Piedmont/ Piemonte

Vineyards Details: South, South west About 250-450 mt on see level

Training system: Guyot with ten buds per plant 4.500 vines per hectar

Soil: clay and sandy soil

Winemaking details: Handpick around the end of September followed by 6 hours of cryo maceration. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with. After fermentation, the wine spends 6 months on fine lees.