TIMORASSO, MASSA

Region: Piemonte 

Winery: Massa

Wine: Timorasso

Varietal: 100% Timorasso

Vintage: 2020

Description:

 Timorasso is native grape to the Colli Tortonesi DOC, a stretch of hills (colli) anking
the town of Tortona 60 miles to the east of Barolo and the Langhe hills. Derthona is
the ancient Roman name for Tortona. Seeking an identity that ties to the land rather
than a grape, in 2000 the decision was made by Timorasso producers to name all
Timorasso bottlings, Derthona. With the ability to age, Derthona has the reputation for
being the “white Barolo.” Grapes for Fontanafredda’s Dorthona bottling from
southwest-facing vineyards 250ml asl. Soils are composed of ground limy limestone
(pulverized limestone). Hand harvested grapes are picked at the end of September
and brought to the winery in 20-kilo boxes.