Cult grape from Piemonte - 89p

In a hilly strip of land southeast in Piemonte, you find a rare wine growing region called «Colle Tortonesi». It’s home to 30 municipalities and usually the warmest part of Piemonte. Here they grow a fantastic variety grape called Timorasso. It’s a white wine grape, and was very popular pre phylloxera (the great wine plague in late 1800s). After the plague it was forbidden to grow, but it surfaced again in the 90s thanks to an enthusiastic winemaker called Walter Massa. He ran a series of experiments and rediscovered the unique qualities of the Timorasso grape. Today the grape is mostly grown in the Colle Tortonesi area.
It usually produces a full bodied wine, exhibits great acidity and often features tropical fruits, citrus and spices. Excellent wine both for enjoying alone or pairing it with food. Since its comeback in the 90s it has grown somewhat of a cult status and wine lovers from around the world are discovering it. 
For wine of the week we’ve selected a brilliant producer with thorough insight in getting the best out of the grape.

Tasting Notes

La Colombera Derthona Timorasso 2021 - 349kr

Yellow straw colour. 
Exotic yellow fruits hits you straight away. Then citrus and next wet stones. Once it has gained some air, spices pops up. 
Rich and fatty in the mouth, despite being unoaked. Yellow fruits follow on the pallet, along with flowers. Great acidity and length. Smooth and soft. Drink now or cellar for 6-8 years.


With food
You wanna look up your richest seafood dishes for this beauty. Will also be great with chicken and pork dishes.