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Colli Tortonesi DOC
A broad DOC now defined by one grape: Timorasso, revived by Walter Massa in the 1980s and sold as 'Derthona' (Tortona's Latin name). Timorasso is a full-bodied white with the structure of a red: honey, quince, chamomile, petrol and beeswax with age, a waxy texture, high acid and a long saline finish, easily 10 years of life. The Barbera and Croatina reds are honest trattoria wines. Big Langhe names (Vietti, Roagna, Borgogno) have bought vineyards here, so prices are rising.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vigneti Massa | Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 'Derthona' Walter Massa's base Timorasso (Rosenthal imports), quince, honey and beeswax over a saline acid line; the reference. | $35 to $45 | Wine-Searcher |
| La Colombera | Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 'Derthona' Elisa Semino's estate, a bit fresher and more citrus-driven, good value and widely imported. | $25 to $32 | Wine-Searcher |
| Vietti | Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 'Derthona' The Barolo house's Timorasso project (Dalla Terra), easy to find, ripe pear and chamomile with a mineral finish. | $30 to $40 | Wine-Searcher |