A Big White Wine With Some History

Timorasso is an ancient grape variety indigenous to Piemonte. Derthona is the ancient Roman name for the area of Tortona. The word is used in order to brand Timorasso wines to underscore their territory of origin, the Colli Tortonesi DOC.

The 2024 La Spinetta Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona is a full-bodied, white wine representation of the Timorasso grape. The wine was steel fermented, rested on the lees for seven months, and had another four months aging in the bottle. Alcohol sits at 12.5% abv and it sells in the neighborhood of $30.

This wine has a yellow-gold color in the glass with nice clarity. The nose is incredible. Minerality is the star, but there is a streak of salinity that comes across with a soapy, lanolin note. The fruit is largely apricot and Meyer lemon. On the palate, there is an explosion of stone fruit and minerality. The acidity is brisk and the finish is long and savory. This is a big white wine, one with personality to spare. 

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