Derthona Oltretorrente 2023

The Derthona from the Piedmontese producer Oltretorrente represents a refined white wine with an intriguing floral and mineral aromatic profile. We are in the area of the Tortona hills, a chosen land for Timorasso, where Chiara and Michele cultivate 7 hectares of vineyards with passion and dedication, pursuing sustainable agriculture based on organic farming. From the bond between peasant tradition and modern knowledge, a combination is born aimed at expressing the most authentic face of the territory, of which the labels of Oltretorrente are a manifestation.

Oltretorrente Derthona is a pure expression of Timorasso, whose grapes come from rows exposed to the north and rooted in calcareous-silty soils, about 300 meters above sea level. The vineyards are managed according to the principles of certified organic farming. Following the harvest, which is carried out entirely by hand with careful selection of the grapes, the bunches are softly pressed whole and the must thus obtained undergoes alcoholic fermentation thanks to the sole intervention of indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for 10 months in cement tanks before bottling.

In the glass, the Derthona of Oltretorrente expresses a straw yellow hue with golden reflections. The aromatic profile is defined by fine scents of white flowers and citrus, supported by intense mineral puffs. A fresh and lively sip, characterized by good structure and a mineral finish consistent with the nose. A bottle that well expresses the noble character of one of the most appreciated white grape varieties in Piemonte, excellent in youth but also endowed with remarkable longevity. Remaining in the regional context, risotto with Castelmagno is an exceptional pairing that enhances the characteristics of the wine.