Giacomo Borgogno e Figli
Derthona Timorasso Scaldapulce 2021
| Denomination | DOC Colli Tortonesi Timorasso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Timorasso |
| Aging | 18 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks, followed by 7 months in the bottle |
- Grape variety: 100% organic still Timorasso, Colli Tortonesi DOC.
- Aroma: Mineral with notes of pear, peach, acacia, honey and hydrocarbons.
- Taste: Vertical, savoury and full-bodied. Balanced 14% ABV, with a persistent finish.
- Vinification: Hand-picked, cryomaceration and 25 days in concrete at 17°C.
- Ageing: 18 months on the lees in stainless steel and 7 months in bottle. Serve at 12–14°C.
Description
What kind of wine it is
Derthona Scaldapulce by Borgogno is an organic white wine made exclusively from Timorasso grapes. Characterised by an intense yellow colour, this still wine stands out for its full structure and remarkable ageing potential. On the nose, it reveals a mineral and complex bouquet, where fruity nuances of pear and peach intertwine with hints of acacia blossom, hawthorn, aromatic herbs, honey, and distinctive hydrocarbon notes. On the palate, it is vertical and savoury, offering a dry, broad, and smooth sip, supported by pronounced acidity that balances the wine's structure, finishing with a very persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This Timorasso originates in Piedmont, in the heart of the Colli Tortonesi. The grapes come from a single, highly regarded plot, the Scaldapulce cru, a terroir that imparts a distinct saline character to the wine. Borgogno cultivates its vineyards following a strict sustainable agriculture approach, avoiding invasive interventions and preserving local biodiversity by protecting woodland areas. The identity of Derthona is reflected in every glass, offering an authentic tasting experience deeply rooted in the land, capable of enhancing the vocation of an indigenous grape variety with pronounced minerality.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual harvest aimed at selecting only perfectly ripe bunches. In the winery, the grapes undergo cryomaceration and static decantation in steel. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in cement vats for about twenty-five days. The wine then matures for eighteen months in steel through sur lie ageing, which greatly enriches its gustatory complexity. Thanks to its character, this white pairs ideally with mature cheeses, anchovies, scallops, and white meats.
History and Curiosities
Since 1761, the historic winery Giacomo Borgogno e Figli has been producing oenological excellence through rigorous organic and sustainable production, aimed at protecting the biodiversity of the Colli Tortonesi. The Derthona Scaldapulce is born from careful manual harvesting, followed by cryomaceration and fermentation in cement vats. Aged for eighteen months on the lees, this extraordinary white wine demonstrates remarkable ageing potential. The 2021 vintage highlights the expertise of winemaker Simone Borsari, celebrating the authentic soul of Timorasso DOC.
Awards
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1761
- Oenologist: Simone Borsari
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 40
The winery has some interesting records: in 1861, Barolo Borgogno sealed the pact for the birth of Italian unity, and in 1908, it was served to the Tsar of all Russia during a visit to Racconigi.
The turning point came in 1920, when Cesare Borgogno began exporting abroad. However his greatest insight came when he decided to "forget" half of the production of Barolo Riserva in order to sell it 20 years later, realising the great versatility and power of Nebbiolo.
Borgogno is synonymous with slowness: the winery chooses to take its time understanding things and doing them correctly. The vineyards are cared for and attended to with only organic products.
This has resulted in the winery to gain their first Biological harvest.
The decision to plant forest on eight of their 39 hectars is to protect the biodiversity of the Langa fauna from being decimated by the cultivation of vineyards.
Borgogno has a sense of history, tradition, and roots that blend with the innovation of the changing times. Read more
| Name | Giacomo Borgogno Derthona Timorasso Scaldapulce 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Colli Tortonesi DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Timorasso |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Giacomo Borgogno e Figli |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1761, the historic winery Giacomo Borgogno e Figli has been producing oenological excellence through rigorous organic and sustainable production, aimed at protecting the biodiversity of the Colli Tortonesi. The Derthona Scaldapulce is born from careful manual harvesting, followed by cryomaceration and fermentation in cement vats. Aged for eighteen months on the lees, this extraordinary white wine demonstrates remarkable ageing potential. The 2021 vintage highlights the expertise of winemaker Simone Borsari, celebrating the authentic soul of Timorasso DOC. |
| Origin | Colli Tortonesi (Derthona), Piemonte, Italia |
| Fermentation temperature | 17°C |
| Fermentation | 25 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; cryomaceration; static decantation in stainless steel tanks; fermentation in concrete tanks; ageing on the lees; organic and sustainable production |
| Wine making | Manual harvest (selective picking of the best and fully ripe bunches); cryomaceration; static decantation in stainless steel tanks; fermentation in cement tanks for 25 days (at 17°C); ageing on fine lees; 18 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks followed by 7 months in bottle; organic and sustainable production. |
| Aging | 18 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks, followed by 7 months in the bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |