Claudio Mariotto
Bianco L'imbevibile
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Timorasso |
| Aging | 12 months on fine lees in amphora and at least 12 months in bottle |
- Grape variety and style: Skin-contact white wine made from 100% Timorasso, orange wine style
- Vinification: 15 days of skin maceration and spontaneous fermentation
- Ageing: 12 months in amphora on fine lees followed by 12 months in bottle
- Sensory profile: Notes of citrus and candied fruit, enveloping tannins and a clean finish
- Origin and vineyards: Colli Tortonesi (Derthona), calcareous-clay soils
Description
What kind of wine it is
Claudio Mariotto presents Bianco L’imbevibile, a orange wine with a bold character, made from the pure vinification of the Timorasso grape variety. This wine stands out for its ancient golden yellow hue with bright orange highlights. On the nose, it reveals clear aromas of citrus and candied fruit, which precede a tasting experience of great freshness and structure. The palate is marked by an enveloping tannic texture and a pleasantly clean finish, making it ideal to pair with spicy dishes, sushi, and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The wine originates in Piedmont, among the hills of Vho and Sarezzano, in the heart of the Colli Tortonesi region and the Derthona area. The Guyot-trained vineyards are situated at an altitude between 250 and 300 metres, immersed in a unique microclimate influenced by the Apennines and the Po Valley. The calcareous and clay soils give the wine a pronounced savouriness, perfectly supporting the complex structure typical of skin-contact whites.
How it is produced
The grapes are harvested at the end of September from vines cultivated with a sustainable approach. In the winery, a gentle and slow pressing is carried out, followed by a maceration on the skins for about fifteen days and a spontaneous fermentation at a controlled temperature, guided by indigenous yeasts. The process is completed with twelve months of ageing on the fine lees in amphora, followed by a further twelve months of rest to preserve the wine’s integrity and depth.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1920, Claudio Mariotto's winery produces, in the Derthona area, a fascinating “supernatural wine” made from pure Timorasso grapes. L’Imbevibile is a distinctive orange wine that enhances tradition through a slow skin maceration lasting fifteen days and spontaneous fermentation. Aged for 12 months on fine lees in amphora and a further 12 months in bottle, this wine comes from vineyards cultivated without the use of chemicals. The dedication of this independent winemaker offers a glass with vibrant freshness and a remarkable tannic structure.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1920
- Oenologist: Claudio Mariotto
- Bottles produced: 150.000
- Hectares: 54
Our vineyards enjoy a favourable microclimate as they are located close to the Apennines overlooking the Po Valley and influenced by the proximity of the sea, which is only 60 km away as the crow flies. We define our method of cultivation as common sense agriculture, without the use of pesticides, with pruning and leafing that respects the vines.
Claudio Mariotto in the early 1990s, together with a few other local winegrowers, believed in an abandoned indigenous vine like Timorasso to produce a great Piedmontese white wine for ageing.
Thanks to his daily life in contact with the vineyard, Claudio decided to give value to his work by bottling the wine he produced. Read more
| Name | Claudio Mariotto Bianco L'imbevibile |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Timorasso |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Claudio Mariotto |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1920, Claudio Mariotto's winery produces, in the Derthona area, a fascinating "supernatural wine" made from pure Timorasso grapes. L’Imbevibile is a distinctive orange wine that enhances tradition through a slow skin maceration lasting fifteen days and spontaneous fermentation. Aged for 12 months on fine lees in amphora and a further 12 months in bottle, this wine comes from vineyards cultivated without the use of chemicals. The dedication of this independent winemaker offers a glass with vibrant freshness and a remarkable tannic structure. |
| Origin | Vineyards between Vho and Sarezzano (Colli Tortonesi/Derthona area), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareous and clayey |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | End of September |
| Production technique | Vineyards cultivated without the use of chemical fertilisers, herbicides or systemic products |
| Wine making | Soft and slow pressing of the grapes; maceration on the skins for about 15 days; spontaneous fermentation at a controlled temperature. |
| Aging | 12 months on fine lees in amphora and at least 12 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |