La Spinetta Derthona Timorasso 2025

La Spinetta’s Derthona Timorasso is an organic, still white wine that showcases one of Piedmont’s distinctive indigenous grapes. Sourced from the Colli Tortonesi, it combines a full, structured palate with lively acidity, saline minerality and impressive ageing potential—an elegant modern expression of a historic Piemontese variety.

Tasting Notes
The wine is expected to show a bright, pale straw appearance. Its aromatic profile opens with citrus and white flowers, followed by the distinctive mineral character associated with Timorasso. With bottle age, subtle petrol and hydrocarbon notes can emerge, adding further complexity. On the palate, it is generous and full-bodied, with a firm mineral backbone, energetic acidity and a pronounced saline quality. The texture is concentrated yet precise, leading to a clean, persistent finish. While approachable in its youth, this Timorasso has the structure to develop gracefully for up to ten years, gaining depth and more pronounced tertiary aromas over time.

Production
The grapes come from vineyards in Montemarzino, Montegioco and Monleale, within the Derthona area. South-west and south-east-facing sites at approximately 350–400 metres above sea level encourage even ripening and clear aromatic definition, while marly-calcareous, clay-rich soils with a sandy component contribute energy and precision. The organically farmed grapes are destemmed and gently pressed before undergoing skin maceration. Fermentation takes place in small, temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, after which the wine matures on its fine lees for around eight months before a further resting period prior to release.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at around 10–12°C. Its combination of body, acidity and salinity makes it an excellent partner for seafood, shellfish, grilled fish, risotto, fresh pasta with creamy sauces and poultry. It can also complement aged cheeses and dishes featuring mushrooms or white truffles. Decanting is not essential when young, but a short decant of 20–30 minutes can help open the wine; mature bottles are best handled gently and served soon after opening.

Producer
Founded by the Rivetti family in Piedmont, La Spinetta has built a strong reputation for expressive, terroir-driven wines made from the region’s leading indigenous varieties. Although especially recognised for its Barbera, Barbaresco and Moscato, the estate also demonstrates the depth and ageing ability of Timorasso from the Colli Tortonesi. Its focus on organic and sustainable vineyard practices further underlines the connection between the wines and their Piemontese origins.

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