La Spinetta, a producer celebrated for its meticulous viticulture and precise winemaking across Piedmont and Tuscany, presents its 2024 Timorasso 'Piccolo Derthona' from the Colli Tortonesi appellation. This indigenous white varietal, once nearly extinct, has experienced a significant renaissance, championed by dedicated producers committed to expressing its unique character. The vineyards, situated on ancient marine sediments and calcareous clay soils, impart a distinct minerality and structural integrity to the wine. La Spinetta's commitment to precision viticulture and judicious winemaking ensures a faithful representation of Timorasso's potential, offering both immediate appeal and considerable capacity for development in bottle. The 'Piccolo Derthona' designation pays homage to the ancient name of Tortona, underscoring the wine's deep regional roots and typicity.
Tasting notes
The 2024 'Piccolo Derthona' exhibits a pale straw hue with nascent green reflections. On the nose, primary aromatics of lemon zest, green apple, and white peach are interwoven with subtle floral notes and a distinctive saline minerality. The palate is remarkably vibrant and taut, showcasing a precise acidity that frames the concentrated fruit core. A textural richness, characteristic of the varietal, provides depth, leading to a long, clean finish marked by a persistent mineral inflection. While exceptionally fresh in its youth, this vintage already hints at the complexity and profound evolution Timorasso is known to achieve with bottle age.