COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Timorasso
PRODUCER
La Colombera
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Derthona La Colombera is a white wine from the Colli Tortonesi DOC in Piedmont, made from 100% Timorasso grapes. The Timorasso variety is indigenous to the Tortona area and faced near extinction before being revived by dedicated producers like La Colombera. The winery, a family estate since 1938, is now helmed by Elisa Semino, who has become a prominent figure in the grape's revival. The name 'Derthona' itself refers to the ancient dialect name for Tortona, highlighting the wine's deep regional roots. The 2022 vintage is recognized as a strong harvest for this wine.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Derthona is the ancient dialect name for Tortona.
Fact 02
Timorasso was nearly extinct by the 1980s.
Fact 03
La Colombera has been making wine since 1938.
Fact 04
Elisa Semino is known as the 'Queen of Timorasso'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Derthona La Colombera is produced from 100% Timorasso grapes cultivated in the Vho territory of Tortona. The grapes are grown on clayey soils at an altitude of approximately 250 meters. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes natural practices. Fermentation takes place exclusively in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for nine months in stainless steel tanks on its lees (sur lie).
