La Spinetta - 'Piccolo Derthona' Timorasso Colli Tortonesi 2023
Price: $24.99
| Producer | La Spinetta |
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| Country | ITALY |
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| Region | PIEDMONT |
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| Subregion | Colli Tortonesi |
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| Varietal | Timorasso |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
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| Sku | 35886 |
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La Spinetta Description
Timorasso is a particularly old variety native to Piedmont. Thanks to a couple of passionate grower/winemakers, it's been brought back from near extinction. It's an age-worthy variety, and in many bottlings it's like a flower bud that opens over years of aging. In line with their house style, La Spinetta makes theirs in a way that's expressive and charming in its youth: floral (like orange blossom), a touch "waxy," but backed by juicy stone fruits like apricot, as well as pear or apple; there's also an aromatic hint of the 'petrol' that's prevalent in Riesling. Mid-bodied with a bright acidity, but texturally enveloping, this is like Piedmontese springtime in a glass!
James Suckling: 92 Points
I like the notes of fresh papayas and pears on the nose, alongside crushed almonds and chamomile. It’s full-bodied but bright, with mineral undertones to the fresh fruit and a fleshy texture. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Vinous: 92 Points
The 2023 Timorasso is an attractive, expressive white from La Spinetta. Proprietor Giorgio Rivetti and his team crafted a Timorasso endowed with generous tropical fruit, spice and floral notes. Soft contours, unusual for Timorasso, add immediacy. This is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
