Derthona Timorasso Colli Tortonesi DOC 2023 - Viberti Giovanni

Derthona Timorasso: the great Piedmontese white with extraordinary aging potential

The Derthona Timorasso Colli Tortonesi DOC 2023 by Viberti Giovanni is a fascinating expression of Timorasso, one of Piedmont's most distinctive native grape varieties and one of the Italian white wines with the greatest potential for aging.

The grapes come from vineyards in Monleale, in the heart of the Tortona Hills, one of the historic areas behind the renaissance of Timorasso. At around 400 meters above sea level, clay-limestone soils and east to southeast-facing vineyards provide the conditions for a wine with remarkable elegance, depth and longevity.

Low-temperature fermentation followed by extended aging on fine lees enhances the natural complexity of Timorasso while preserving its freshness, structure and distinctive character.

Derthona is sometimes described as the "Barolo of white wines", a comparison that refers to its remarkable ability to evolve in the bottle. With age, Timorasso can develop increasingly complex mineral, petrol and hydrocarbon notes, recalling the evolution of great Rieslings.

The winemaker's notes

"Timorasso is one of Italy's most surprising white grape varieties. When young, it charms with freshness and fruit, but it is with time that it reveals its true greatness, developing remarkable complexity. It is a wine that continues to evolve in the glass and rewards those who are willing to wait."

— Yuri Stefani

Why we chose it

We chose Derthona by Viberti Giovanni because it shows another side of Piedmont: a region capable of producing not only great red wines, but also white wines of remarkable character and longevity.

Timorasso combines structure, freshness, minerality and aging potential in a way that few Italian white grape varieties can match.

This is an ideal bottle for those who already know and appreciate Timorasso, but also for anyone looking to discover one of the most fascinating native grape varieties in Piedmont.

The territory

The vineyards are located in Monleale, in the Tortona Hills, an area closely associated with the revival of Timorasso and the work of the producers who have helped establish its reputation.

At approximately 400 meters above sea level, the vineyards grow on light, clay-rich and calcareous soils. The combination of altitude and significant day-night temperature variations promotes slow and balanced ripening, helping the grapes retain acidity and aromatic freshness while developing the mineral character typical of the area.

The winery

The Viberti Giovanni family is best known for its historic Barolo production in the Langhe. In recent years, the winery has also turned its attention to the Tortona Hills, attracted by the extraordinary potential of Timorasso.

The same attention to precision, vineyard expression and respect for the territory that characterizes the winery's Langhe wines is applied to this Piedmontese white.

The result is a deep, elegant and structured Timorasso, designed not only to be enjoyed young but also to develop greater complexity with bottle age.

Technical sheet

Denomination: Colli Tortonesi DOC Derthona
Vintage: 2023
Grape Variety: 100% Timorasso
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Area: Monleale (AL) – Tortona Hills
Altitude: Approximately 400 m above sea level
Harvest: Manual harvest, beginning September 12
Vinification: Soft pressing followed by cold settling. Fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of approximately 12 °C for 10–14 days.
Aging: Approximately 10–12 months on fine lees in stainless steel, with periodic bâtonnage. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out in order to preserve freshness and natural acidity.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.

In the glass

Color

Bright straw yellow with golden reflections that become more pronounced as the wine develops with age.

Aroma

Elegant and complex, with aromas of peach, acacia flowers, hawthorn and citrus. With bottle age, the wine develops deeper mineral and petrol-like nuances that are characteristic of mature Timorasso.

Taste

Full-bodied, savoury and enveloping, with vibrant acidity supporting its structure. The finish is long, mineral and persistent, with a balance that allows the wine to evolve beautifully over time.

Food pairings

Derthona Timorasso is particularly well suited to dishes with richness and intensity, including:

• Raw seafood and shellfish

• Lobster

• Baked and roasted fish

• Seafood risottos

• White meats

• Porcini mushrooms

• Aged cheeses

• Truffle dishes