Timorasso Derthona DOC 2023

Wine Description for Timorasso Derthona DOC 2023 by Vietti

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow with vibrant green reflections – youthful, clear and inviting in the glass.

Nose

An aromatic firework that impressively showcases the vitality of the variety. Orange blossom and lemon zest dominate, followed by green mandarin and bergamot. These are joined by white flowers, apple blossom and jasmine, whilst white pepper, green almonds and tarragon contribute complexity. A mineral note of wet stone and petrichor lends additional depth to the bouquet.

Palate

The attack is juicy and assertive – this wine pulls no punches. Green almonds, tarragon and bergamot deliver aromatic precision, whilst fine phenolics provide texture and grip. The structure is remarkable: upright, profound, with elegant pressure rather than clumsy breadth. The ripe acidity interlocks perfectly with the saline minerality that gives Timorasso its distinctive character.

Finish

Long, aromatically pulsing, with lingering fruity-floral notes and a saline aftertaste that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from the Colli Tortonesi in south-eastern Piedmont, from calcareous hillside vineyards around Monleale. These soils fundamentally shape the wine’s characteristic minerality and structure.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Timorasso – an autochthonous Piedmontese rarity, renowned for structure, longevity and saline minerality. Selective hand-harvesting, spontaneous fermentation, ten months ageing on full lees in a blend of stainless steel, ceramic and large wooden casks. Unfiltered, unfined, with no malolactic fermentation – it doesn’t get more purist than this.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This wine demands sophisticated partners: scallops with lemon butter, grilled sea bass, vitello tonnato, risotto with porcini mushrooms or aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Also a revelation with pan-fried calf’s sweetbreads or pasta with white truffle.

Special Features

Vietti is among the pioneers of the Timorasso renaissance. This 2023 impressively demonstrates why the variety is regarded as one of Italy’s most exciting white insider tips – with ageing potential of ten years and beyond.