Giacomo Borgogno e Figli
Derthona Timorasso 2025
| Denomination | DOC Colli Tortonesi Timorasso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Timorasso |
| Aging | Ageing in stainless steel for 10 months and a final rest in the bottle for approximately 7 months. |
- Type: Organic still white wine from Timorasso grapes, Colli Tortonesi DOC.
- Aromas: Intense yellow with aromas of pear, peach, acacia, honey and mineral notes.
- Palate: Dry and enveloping, with vibrant freshness, distinct minerality and a persistent finish.
- Terroir: Vineyards in Monleale on calcareous-silt soils at an altitude of 250 metres.
- Winemaking: Macerated on the skins, fermented in concrete and aged for 10 months in stainless steel.
Description
What kind of wine it is
Giacomo Borgogno's Derthona Timorasso is an organic white wine from the Colli Tortonesi denomination. Produced with Timorasso grapes in Piedmont, it is distinguished by a layered aromatic profile with scents of pear, peach and acacia, which evolve towards hints of honey and hydrocarbons. On the palate, it is dry and enveloping, supported by a vibrant freshness and a distinct minerality. The winemaking techniques, which involve skin contact, give it a balanced body and excellent ageing potential, ensuring a long and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this label are grown on the hills of the municipality of Monleale, in the heart of the Colli Tortonesi in Piedmont. The vineyards extend at an altitude of approximately two hundred and fifty metres, enjoying optimal exposure to the south-west, south and east. The vine roots grow deep into calcareous-silty soils, a geological element that defines the typical savoury character and shapes the wine's structure. This territory, set in an environment that protects local biodiversity, offers ideal conditions for preserving the acidic tension of the bunches during ripening.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a manual harvest of the bunches at the end of September. In the cellar, a three-day cold maceration on the skins is carried out, followed by static settling in steel tanks. The must then undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts inside concrete tanks, which lasts for twenty-five days. The technical process is completed with an ageing phase in steel lasting ten months, followed by a final resting period in the bottle of about seven months to fully define the flavour profile.
History and curiosities
The Derthona Timorasso produced by the Giacomo Borgogno e Figli winery embodies an important philosophy that enhances the pure essence of the Tortona Hills. The label, widely recognised and multi-award-winning by critics, bears witness to an intense dedication to nature. This respect for the environment manifests itself in a tangible way through a constant commitment aimed at protecting local biodiversity, guaranteed by the precious care of the wonderful woods of Monleale. The great historical dedication allows this rare organic wine to evolve splendidly for up to ten years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1761
- Oenologist: Simone Borsari
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 40
The winery has some interesting records: in 1861, Barolo Borgogno sealed the pact for the birth of Italian unity, and in 1908, it was served to the Tsar of all Russia during a visit to Racconigi.
The turning point came in 1920, when Cesare Borgogno began exporting abroad. However his greatest insight came when he decided to "forget" half of the production of Barolo Riserva in order to sell it 20 years later, realising the great versatility and power of Nebbiolo.
Borgogno is synonymous with slowness: the winery chooses to take its time understanding things and doing them correctly. The vineyards are cared for and attended to with only organic products.
This has resulted in the winery to gain their first Biological harvest.
The decision to plant forest on eight of their 39 hectars is to protect the biodiversity of the Langa fauna from being decimated by the cultivation of vineyards.
Borgogno has a sense of history, tradition, and roots that blend with the innovation of the changing times. Read more
| Name | Giacomo Borgogno Derthona Timorasso 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Colli Tortonesi DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Timorasso |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Giacomo Borgogno e Figli |
| Story | History and curiosities The Derthona Timorasso produced by the Giacomo Borgogno e Figli winery embodies an important philosophy that enhances the pure essence of the Tortona Hills. The label, widely recognised and multi-award-winning by critics, bears witness to an intense dedication to nature. This respect for the environment manifests itself in a tangible way through a constant commitment aimed at protecting local biodiversity, guaranteed by the precious care of the wonderful woods of Monleale. The great historical dedication allows this rare organic wine to evolve splendidly for up to ten years. |
| Origin | Municipality of Monleale, Tortona Hills (Piedmont) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous silty soils |
| Harvest | End of September |
| Fermentation | 25 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; cold maceration on the skins for 3 days; static decanting in stainless steel; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks; ageing in steel for 10 months and resting in the bottle for approximately 7 months |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting at the end of September; cold maceration on the skins for 3 days and static decantation in stainless steel; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in cement tanks for 25 days; ageing in stainless steel for 10 months and a final rest in the bottle for approximately 7 months. |
| Aging | Ageing in stainless steel for 10 months and a final rest in the bottle for approximately 7 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |