Volpi Timorasso Colli Tortonesi Derthona 2023

Last year, we discovered “White Chianti” which has taken Nicholas Wines by storm. Now, I’m bringing you Timorasso, the delicious age-worthy white affectionately known as “White Barolo,” and I’m bringing you the perfect introduction to the category.

The 2023 Volpi Derthona Timorasso comes from the southeastern hills of Piedmont, where this ancient grape experienced an incredible near-extinction story. Because Timorasso is such a finicky grape that requires patience and grows in small yields, most decided to rip out the vines in favor of Barbera and Cortese. By 1987, only 1.2 acres of Timorasso existed in the world before its remarkable renaissance. But thanks to some defiant winemakers like Marco Volpi who continued to churn out incredible and complex whites, it rose like a phoenix from the ashes. Now, the popularity has skyrocketed, with over 100 winemakers working with this amazing grape. As it should be!