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WhiteColli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso

Derthona Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso

by Tenuta Garetto · Piedmont, Italy

TypeWhite
AppellationColli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso
Grapes100% Timorasso
VineyardVineyards around Zebedassi in the municipality of Montemarzino
LineTenuta Garetto
VintagesCurrent release: 2023. Scores shown for 2023, 2022 and the inaugural 2021 vintage.
Tenuta GarettoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from vineyards around Zebedassi, a locality in the municipality of Montemarzino. The area’s varied soils shape a white wine intended to combine structure and depth with freshness and ease of drinking. Its style emphasizes tension, aromatic expression, salinity and length.

Grapes

100% Timorasso.

Vinification

Bunches are selected manually and pressed whole.

Ageing

The wine remains on its lees for 10 months and matures exclusively in steel. Bottling takes place in August.

Technical data

Yield: 40 q/ha, equivalent to 4,000 kg/ha.

Tasting profile

A structured and deep white shaped around tension, aromatic character, saline notes and length, while retaining an approachable profile.

Serving and pairing

Pair with light first courses, white meat, fish preparations and cheeses. Cellaring potential is 15 years.

Vintage notes

The current release is 2023. The inaugural vintage was 2021.