{"product_id":"claudio-mariotto-colli-tortonesi-derthona-timorasso-pitasso-2023","title":"Claudio Mariotto Colli Tortonesi Derthona Timorasso Pitasso 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe type of wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaudio Mariotto's Pitasso Derthona Colli Tortonesi is a still white wine from Piedmont with Controlled Designation of Origin made from Timorasso grapes, aged on fine lees. It expresses a \u003cstrong\u003esilky structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by lively freshness and marked acidic tension. The olfactory profile combines chamomile and rose with notes of plum, citrus and liquorice. On the palate, it offers a savoury and enveloping sip, guided by a clear \u003cstrong\u003emineral imprint\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a long and persistent finish enriched by nuances of walnut, toasted almond and a hint of \u003cstrong\u003eflint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white wine is born in Piedmont, in the heart of the Colli Tortonesi, in the Derthona sub-zone. The vineyards stretch between Vho and Sarezzano at about 300 metres above sea level, with south-east exposure. The \u003cstrong\u003eApennine microclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e, mitigated by the marine influence, favours the growth of Guyot-trained vines. The roots sink into \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are fundamental for giving the wine the vibrant freshness and marked \u003cstrong\u003esavoury tension\u003c\/strong\u003e that provide an authentic interpretation of the territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e protects the integrity of the Timorasso bunches. In the cellar, the process begins with soft pressing and settling, followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature to preserve the expressiveness of the aromas. The cycle is completed with a prolonged \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for at least ten months. This technical choice enriches the wine with glyceric density and \u003cstrong\u003estructural complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, guaranteeing gustatory persistence and a remarkable evolutionary potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1920, the Claudio Mariotto winery is a leading figure in the revival of \u003cstrong\u003eTimorasso\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Tortona Hills. Thanks to the careful management of historic vineyards over forty years old located in Vho and Sarezzano, this skilled \u003cstrong\u003eindependent winemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the Pitasso 2023 to life. The meticulous ageing for at least ten months on the \u003cstrong\u003enoble lees\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances its bold minerality, ensuring an exceptional capacity to evolve over time, a quality awarded the prestigious 5 Bunches (Grappoli) by Bibenda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claudio Mariotto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47771593965739,"sku":"62567","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/claudio-mariotto-colli-tortonesi-derthona-timorasso-pitasso-2023_62567_1_1cc6c2a4-5d24-46f3-a284-9452289170a1.webp?v=1789384342","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/claudio-mariotto-colli-tortonesi-derthona-timorasso-pitasso-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}