The 2019 Vietti Timorasso Derthona is a vibrant, structured white from Piedmont made entirely from Timorasso. It starts off fresh and fruity with notes of pear, peach, and acacia, and with a few years in bottle, develops deeper mineral and honeyed tones. Bright acidity and a smooth, rounded texture make it both refreshing and age-worthy. A unique, characterful Italian white with real personality.

The Wine Advocate | RP 93+
Published: Jun 17, 2021
Drink: 2021-2028

This new wine saw its debut last year with the 2018 vintage. Vietti and many others in Piedmont are adding Timorasso to their estate portfolios, thanks to the grape's ability to age and flesh out gracefully with more time in the bottle. This 2019 Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona opens to a rather neutral bouquet at this young stage, with honey and lightly fragrant apricot. Primary fruit is at center stage, but we can expect the wine to settle into notes of crushed mineral and beeswax with time. This was a release of about 9,000 bottles.

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Name: Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso

Variety: Timorasso 100%

The grapes come from several vineyards located in the municipality of Monleale, with south-east and south-west exposure. The soil is calcareous-clayey.

Vinification: fermentation, of about 4 weeks, is carried out partly in ceramic, partly in wooden vats and partly in steel. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out. The wine ages for a total of 10 months in the same containers in which fermentation takes place and remains in contact with the fine lees until the following summer.

Description: in the glass it appears clear, intense yellow in color with greenish reflections; on the nose fruity hints reminiscent of pear, peach and floral notes such as acacia flowers and hawthorn; a characteristic note of honey can also be perceived. After 2-3 years the mineral notes are more noticeable, in some cases accentuated by the typical hint of hydrocarbon, which enriches the wine. In the mouth it is dry, warm and soft, very balanced; It has no sharp edges and in the finish you can perceive a good acidity that gives length, persistence and flavour to the palate.