Timorasso is the name of the grape and the wine. Grown only in the region Piemonte.
The Grape was overlooked because it was difficult to grow and has a very small crop.
Now it is being care for because it makes excellent wine
Colli Tortonese is an appellation within Piemonte
The grape of origin is Timorasso, a white variety which has found favorable soils and exposures on the hills around the town of Tortona, in the province of Alessandria, since Middle Ages.
After soft crushing and a short period of cold maceration, the free run must ferments at a temperature of 16 - 18 °C to enhance the varietal aromas. This is followed by several months’ ageing on lees to improve the product’s complexity and longevity.
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