Cascina Montognola Timorasso

€25,00

14%

Origin

Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont (Northwestern Italy) – hills around the town of Tortona

Wine Classification

Colli Tortonesi DOC – under the subzone Derthona, a designation specifically associated with Timorasso wines from this area.

Grape Variety

100% Timorasso – an ancient native Piedmontese grape, rediscovered in recent decades for its structure, depth, and aging potential.

Style and Tasting Profile

Color:
Straw yellow with golden hues, deepening slightly with age.

Aroma:

• Ripe yellow fruit (apricot, peach)

• Floral notes (wildflowers, acacia)

• Subtle honey, hazelnut, and mineral undertones

• Often a touch of flint or smokiness (especially after some bottle age)

Taste:

• Rich and structured palate

• Vibrant acidity balanced with a rounded mouthfeel

• Complex and persistent, with flavors of stone fruit, citrus peel, and a saline, mineral edge

• Long finish with light spice or almond bitterness

Serving Tip

Serve slightly chilled (12–14 °C / 54–57 °F).
Excellent with white truffle dishes, aged cheeses, roasted poultry, risotto, or seafood with depth (like monkfish or scallops).

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