About this wine
Cascina Penna-Currado's expression of Timorasso from the Colli Tortonesi (Derthona) zone, grown on fossil-rich marls of Sant'Agata that lend a distinctive salty-mineral core. Made with brief skin contact during crushing, spontaneous fermentation, and submerged-cap maceration for added texture, then aged in stainless steel to preserve clarity. The wine shows yellow fruit, white acacia and camomile flowers with subtle tropical hints, a creamy, layered palate of apricot and white flowers, and a fresh, savory, high-acid finish with persistent length.
A great gateway into Timorasso — creamy enough to feel generous, mineral enough to feel serious.
Sommelier's Note
"Elena Penna and Luca Currado Vietti's Timorasso debut proves the Derthona magic travels beyond Vietti — the salty, marl-driven minerality here is unmistakable."
Food Pairings
A textured, savory white that pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, risotto ai frutti di mare, and aged hard cheeses.
When to drink it
Seafood dinners, aperitivo, wine-curious gatherings
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Timorasso
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- ¥7,500-10,000 (estimated retail reference based on US market pricing of ~$48-64; no confirmed JP import price found)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Timorasso from the Colli Tortonesi (Derthona) zone, grown on fossil-rich Sant'Agata marls. Brief skin maceration during crushing, spontaneous fermentation, and post-fermentation submerged-cap maceration for texture; aged entirely in stainless steel to preserve mineral clarity and aromatic precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Timorasso and why is Derthona significant?
- Timorasso is a rare Piedmontese white grape historically grown in the Colli Tortonesi zone. 'Derthona' is the traditional name for the area's terroir-driven, ageworthy expression, and Luca Currado Vietti helped popularize the variety during his decades at Vietti before founding Cascina Penna-Currado.
- What does this wine taste like?
- Yellow fruit, white acacia and camomile with tropical hints on the nose, a creamy, layered palate of apricot and white flowers, and a fresh, savory, high-acid, persistent finish.
- How is it made?
- Brief skin contact during crushing, spontaneous fermentation, and submerged-cap maceration add texture, while aging entirely in stainless steel preserves the wine's mineral clarity.
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