TIMORASSO PICCOLO DERTHONA - CLAUDIO MARIOTTO

While awaiting the lengthy approval process for the denomination—which would allow a Colli Tortonesi with shorter aging times than those required for Derthona—Claudio Mariotto chose to bottle the Piccolo Derthona as a table wine.

Almost a heresy for a wine as special as Timorasso, yet the choice proves spot-on, almost liberating.

Yes, because the Piccolo Derthona is an unashamedly crowd-pleasing white that doesn't forgo the unique traits of this special grape variety: easy-drinking with good structure.

It comes from the same vineyards like big brother Derthona and additionally few younger vines.

Exciting on the nose with prominent citrus, aromatic herbs, salinity, and fresh fruit. Satisfying on the palate with pleasant acidity.


PAIRINGS: raw fish, spaghetti with clams, vegetable quiche

N.B. Don't be surprised by the use of the screw cap, which is now recognized as the best method to ensure a secure and long-lasting sealing for quality wines