Claudio Mariotto
Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona 2024
| Denomination | DOC Colli Tortonesi Timorasso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% 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 6 months in bottle |
- Timorasso Derthona DOC 2024: dry white wine from Piedmont by Claudio Mariotto, 14% vol
- Spontaneous fermentation: gentle pressing, indigenous yeasts, stainless steel at controlled temperature
- Ageing: 12 months on fine lees in stainless steel with bâtonnage, then 6 months in bottle
- Taste and aroma profile: notes of apricot, lemon, chamomile, herbs; persistent and mineral finish
- Pairings: serve at 12-14°C with fish, pork, white meats, cheeses; ageing potential 3-5 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Derthona Colli Tortonesi by Claudio Mariotto is a still white wine from Piedmont with a bold character, made from Timorasso grapes. This expression from the Colli Tortonesi stands out for its dry profile and a buttery body that envelops the palate. Tasting reveals a long and savoury sip, enriched with notes of apricot, lemon, chamomile and aromatic herbs. On the palate, a distinct mineral trace emerges, making the drinking experience dynamic and balanced. This is a structured white, ideal for accompanying seafood dishes, white meats and cheeses.
Where it comes from
This label originates in the Colli Tortonesi, from grapes grown in Claudio Mariotto's vineyards located between Vho and Sarezzano, at an altitude between 250 and 300 metres. The vines sink their roots into calcareous-clay soils, which naturally impart marked acidity and savouriness to the grapes. In this particular hilly Piedmontese habitat, the native grape variety Timorasso, whose historical presence dates back to the Middle Ages, fully expresses its deep winemaking vocation, yielding a white wine with remarkable ageing potential.
How it is produced
After the harvest, the bunches undergo a gentle and slow pressing. The must undergoes a spontaneous fermentation at a controlled temperature, activated exclusively by indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. This is followed by a year of ageing on fine lees, accompanied by light bâtonnage to enhance the fullness of flavour and preserve the mineral energy intact. The final balance, defined by a dry sip and lively acidity, is achieved through maturation of at least six months, ensuring a harmonious and persistent drink.
History and Curiosities
The Derthona Colli Tortonesi DOC by Claudio Mariotto enhances Timorasso, a native white grape variety present in Piedmont since the Middle Ages. Rediscovered for its extraordinary oenological qualities, this 2024 vintage wine is born among the hills of Vho and Sarezzano. The spontaneous vinification with indigenous yeasts and the slow maturation in steel define a fresh and mineral profile with unparalleled charm. A glass of pure tradition that offers the palate an authentic experience and promises a splendid evolution in the bottle over the years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 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 Derthona 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Colli Tortonesi DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Timorasso |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Claudio Mariotto |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Derthona Colli Tortonesi DOC by Claudio Mariotto enhances Timorasso, a native white grape variety present in Piedmont since the Middle Ages. Rediscovered for its extraordinary oenological qualities, this 2024 vintage wine is born among the hills of Vho and Sarezzano. The spontaneous vinification with indigenous yeasts and the slow maturation in steel define a fresh and mineral profile with unparalleled charm. A glass of pure tradition that offers the palate an authentic experience and promises a splendid evolution in the bottle over the years. |
| Origin | Frazione di Vho e comune di Sarezzano, Colli Tortonesi |
| Soil composition | Calcareous/clayey |
| Yield per hectare | 70 q/Ha |
| Harvest | End of September |
| Production technique | Soft and slow pressing of the grapes; temperature-controlled spontaneous fermentation |
| Wine making | Soft and slow pressing of the grapes; temperature-controlled spontaneous fermentation; ageing for one year on the fine lees in steel tanks with light bâtonnage and at least 6 months in bottle |
| Aging | One year on fine lees in stainless steel tanks with gentle bâtonnage and at least 6 months in bottle |
| Total acidity | 7.8 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |