{"product_id":"fontanafredda-derthona-timorasso-2022","title":"Fontanafredda Derthona Timorasso 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFontanafredda Derthona Timorasso is a still white wine from the Colli Tortonesi, made exclusively from Timorasso grapes. Vinified in stainless steel, it expresses a \u003cstrong\u003emineral and floral profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with an elegant structure that ensures a \u003cstrong\u003emarked capacity for evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e over time. The bouquet blends fruity hints, delicate tropical nuances, and clear notes of flint. On the palate, it is dry and enveloping, offering a fresh taste with notes of apple, apricot, and citrus fruits, enriched by a hint of aniseed and a \u003cstrong\u003esavoury and complex finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the heart of the Colli Tortonesi, in the vineyards of Monleale, in Piedmont. The local climate features cold winters and a \u003cstrong\u003esignificant temperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e between day and night, a decisive factor for the development of elegant aromas. The vines take root in soils originating from \u003cstrong\u003eancient marine deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e, composed of compact clays and layers of blue marl from the Tortonian period. This matrix, similar to the Barolo terroirs, gives the Timorasso a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct mineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e and depth of flavour, creating the ideal conditions for long ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Timorasso grapes, grown using the Guyot system, are harvested at the end of September and immediately destemmed. The process begins with a twelve-hour \u003cstrong\u003ecold maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for extracting aromatic compounds while preserving the integrity of the skins. After soft pressing and decanting of the must, fermentation takes place in stainless steel for thirty days. This is followed by ten months of maturation on the \u003cstrong\u003efine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e at a low temperature, a technique that enhances the \u003cstrong\u003earomatic complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e and palate volume of this vegan wine, preparing it to express its character over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fontanafredda Derthona Timorasso 2022 originates in Monleale, in the heart of the Colli Tortonesi DOC. This \u003cstrong\u003eancient native grape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e is rooted in soils of compact clay and blue marls of marine origin, similar to the prestigious terroirs of Barolo. Awarded 91 points by James Suckling and harvested at the end of September, the wine expresses \u003cstrong\u003egreat minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, the result of strictly artisanal production. Its extraordinary structure gives it exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, establishing it in all respects as the famous “white Barolo”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44583433240747,"sku":"53288","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/fontanafredda-derthona-timorasso-2022_53288_1_b0426050-a493-4256-8af5-169f9b3a3b69.webp?v=1789384404","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/products\/fontanafredda-derthona-timorasso-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}