COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Timorasso
PRODUCER
Cascina Gentile
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Timorasso Colli Tortonesi Derthona 2020 from Cascina Gentile is a white wine made from 100% Timorasso grapes, grown in the Colli Tortonesi DOC of Piedmont, Italy. The wine's name, 'Derthona,' is a nod to the ancient Roman name for the region, highlighting a movement to restore the identity and prestige of the Timorasso grape. Cascina Gentile, a family-run estate, is dedicated to indigenous varietals, with Daniele Oddone leading the winery into its third generation. The Colli Tortonesi region provides a specific terroir that influences the character of this wine. The 2020 vintage is recognized for its notable intensity and complexity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Derthona is the ancient Roman name for Tortona, the heart of the Colli Tortonesi region.
Fact 02
Timorasso was almost extinct before dedicated producers revived it.
Fact 03
This wine is a testament to the resurgence of forgotten Italian grape varietals.
Fact 04
The producer aims to give dignity back to the Timorasso grape.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Timorasso Colli Tortonesi Derthona begins with the soft pressing of grapes followed by a cold maceration lasting approximately 24 hours. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 18°C over 35-40 days. Following the first racking, the wine matures for 12-18 months in stainless steel barrels, with regular bâtonnage. Some production may involve aging in French oak barriques. The wine then undergoes a further year of resting in the bottle before release. Manual harvesting is a key practice at the estate.
