{"product_id":"claudio-mariotto-colli-tortonesi-derthona-timorasso-pitasso-2023","title":"Claudio Mariotto Colli Tortonesi Derthona Timorasso Pitasso 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitasso Derthona Colli Tortonesi by Claudio Mariotto is a still white wine from Piedmont, made from Timorasso grapes. In the glass, it reveals an elegant style and a \u003cstrong\u003esilky structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by vibrant freshness and savouriness. On the nose, it expresses floral and fruity aromas, with clear hints of chamomile, rose and lemon verbena. On the palate, it stands out for its enveloping sip, enriched by notes of ripe plums, liquorice and citrus fruits, leading to a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct mineral imprint\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is long, characterised by nuances of walnut, toasted almond and a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eflinty closure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Piedmont, in the province of Alessandria, at the heart of the Colli Tortonesi and the prestigious Derthona subzone. The vineyards stretch between the municipalities of Vho and Sarezzano, at an altitude of 250-300 metres. The south-east exposure and the microclimate influenced by the proximity of the Apennines and the sea create the ideal environment for viticulture. The \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e give the wine the typical acidic tension and pronounced savouriness of the area. The vines, trained using the \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot system\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensure great aromatic concentration, fully reflecting the \u003cstrong\u003eterroir of the Colli Tortonesi\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual harvest takes place between the end of September and the beginning of October, preserving the integrity of the Timorasso bunches. In the cellar, vinification begins with a \u003cstrong\u003egentle pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e and racking, followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature to maintain aromatic precision. The wine rests in \u003cstrong\u003ematuration on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as noble lees, for a period of at least ten months. This stage enriches the flavour profile, giving a remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eglyceric density\u003c\/strong\u003e and prolonged persistence, ideal for encouraging a splendid evolution over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1920, the Claudio Mariotto winery is a leading figure in the revival of \u003cstrong\u003eTimorasso from the Colli Tortonesi\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the care of vines over forty years old located in Vho and Sarezzano. From this complex and fascinating grape variety comes Pitasso 2022, a white wine with intense aromas derived from the grape’s natural norisoprenoids. The meticulous \u003cstrong\u003eageing on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine a silky, enveloping structure, enhancing its minerality and bestowing this masterpiece with excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of delighting over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claudio Mariotto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47771593965739,"sku":"62567","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/claudio-mariotto-colli-tortonesi-derthona-timorasso-pitasso-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}