Borgogno Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso DOC 2024

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Borgogno Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso DOC 2024

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Wine Category: Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)
Colour: White
Variety: 100% Timorasso
Breeding: Guyot (5,000 vines per ha)
Production Area: Monleale and the hills around Tortona, Piedmont. Vineyards are situated approximately 250 metres above sea level, with south-west to south-east exposure and clay-limestone soils.
Harvest Period: End of September, harvested by hand
Vinification: The grapes undergo approximately 3 days of cold maceration in stainless steel, followed by static settling. Spontaneous fermentation then takes place in concrete tanks at approximately 17°C for 25 days.
Ageing: 10 months in stainless steel followed by 7 months of refinement in bottle
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Colour: Intense, clear yellow
Aroma: Complex and expressive, with aromas of pear and peach, acacia and hawthorn flowers, distinctive honey notes and a beautiful mineral character.
Taste: Dry, rich and beautifully structured, with a generous texture balanced by vibrant natural acidity. Powerful yet elegant, with excellent balance and a long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing: Excellent with rich fish dishes, anchovies, scallops, seafood, vitello tonnato, truffle dishes, tempura, battered vegetables and mature or blue cheeses.
Serving Temperature: 6–8°C