Claudio Mariotto
Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Cavallina 2022
| Denomination | DOC Colli Tortonesi Timorasso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Timorasso |
| Aging | One year on fine lees in stainless steel tanks with gentle bâtonnage and at least 12 months in bottle. |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Timorasso, Derthona Timorasso DOC, Piedmont
- Cultivation: without pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilisers
- Vinification process: harvested at the end of September, gentle pressing, natural fermentation
- Ageing: 12 months on fine lees in stainless steel with bâtonnage and a further 12 months in bottle
- Tasting: golden colour, mineral notes; serve at 12–14 °C; ageing potential of 5–10 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cavallina is a still white wine crafted by Claudio Mariotto in Piedmont, a true expression of Derthona. Made exclusively from Timorasso grapes, it stands out for its clear, intense golden yellow colour. On the nose, it offers a distinct aromatic profile, characterised by hawthorn notes and chamomile intertwined with hints of peach and apricot. On the palate, it reveals an enveloping structure and excellent savoury balance, enriched by lively mineral nuances that lead to an elegant and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This white wine originates from vineyards located between Vho and Sarezzano, cultivated at an altitude between 250 and 300 metres. The ventilated microclimate benefits from unique influences due to the proximity of the Apennines, the Po Valley and the sea. The vines sink their roots into calcareous and clayey soil, a fundamental element that promotes a clear sensory profile. The agronomic management follows strict environmental respect, excluding pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilisers to enhance the authentic vocation of the territory.
How it is produced
Production begins at the end of September with a careful harvest, followed by gentle and slow pressing of the grapes. The spontaneous fermentation takes place thanks to indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature, ensuring absolute gustatory cleanliness. The wine then matures for a year on the fine lees in steel tanks, accompanied by light bâtonnage to broaden its structure. The process concludes with bottle ageing of at least twelve months, a key stage to perfectly integrate the mineral backbone with the richness of the fruit.
History and Curiosities
The Cavallina Derthona Timorasso DOC embodies the true excellence of the Colli Tortonesi, the result of Claudio Mariotto's dedication and a tradition that began in 1920. This exceptional white wine is born from common-sense agriculture, which strictly excludes the use of pesticides and herbicides to preserve the natural vocation of the soil. The 2022 vintage consecrates this sustainable philosophy by receiving prestigious awards, including the 5 Grappoli Bibenda. The result is a wine with a savoury and harmonious sip, a pure expression of great territorial elegance.
Awards
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1920
- Oenologist: Claudio Mariotto
- Bottles produced: 150.000
- Hectares: 54
Our vineyards enjoy a favourable microclimate as they are located close to the Apennines overlooking the Po Valley and influenced by the proximity of the sea, which is only 60 km away as the crow flies. We define our method of cultivation as common sense agriculture, without the use of pesticides, with pruning and leafing that respects the vines.
Claudio Mariotto in the early 1990s, together with a few other local winegrowers, believed in an abandoned indigenous vine like Timorasso to produce a great Piedmontese white wine for ageing.
Thanks to his daily life in contact with the vineyard, Claudio decided to give value to his work by bottling the wine he produced. Read more
| Name | Claudio Mariotto Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Cavallina 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Colli Tortonesi DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Timorasso |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Claudio Mariotto |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Cavallina Derthona Timorasso DOC embodies the true excellence of the Colli Tortonesi, the result of Claudio Mariotto's dedication and a tradition that began in 1920. This exceptional white wine is born from common-sense agriculture, which strictly excludes the use of pesticides and herbicides to preserve the natural vocation of the soil. The 2022 vintage consecrates this sustainable philosophy by receiving prestigious awards, including the 5 Grappoli Bibenda. The result is a wine with a savoury and harmonious sip, a pure expression of great territorial elegance. |
| Origin | Between Vho and Sarezzano (Piedmont, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous/clayey |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | Late September |
| Production technique | Soft and slow pressing; spontaneous fermentation at a controlled temperature; ageing for one year on fine lees in steel tanks with light bâtonnage and at least 12 months in the bottle; vineyards cultivated without chemical fertilisers, herbicides or systemic products. |
| Wine making | Harvest at the end of September; gentle and slow pressing; spontaneous fermentation at controlled temperature; ageing for one year on fine lees in steel tanks with light bâtonnage and at least 12 months in bottle. |
| Aging | One year on fine lees in stainless steel tanks with gentle bâtonnage and at least 12 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |