Wines Unspecified Roagna - Montemarzino Derthona - 2021

Roagna’s Cuvée Montemarzino Derthona 2021 is a striking white wine from the heart of Piedmont, showcasing the grape variety Timorasso. Timorasso, once nearly extinct, has been revived and is now celebrated for its character and ageing potential. This vintage captures a remarkable sense of place. The grapes are sourced from the Montemarzino area, where Roagna follows careful vineyard management and a traditional vinification process, allowing native yeasts and minimal intervention to express the clarity and depth of the terroir. The wine typically spends some time on its lees, gaining texture and nuance, while being aged in stainless steel or neutral vessels to preserve freshness. The 2021 vintage offers an expressive nose of white stone fruits, green apple, delicate wild flowers and wet stone. On the palate, there is a harmonious balance between marked acidity, a subtle waxy texture and a mineral-driven finish, making it both vibrant and layered.

Piedmont is renowned for its noble reds, but its whites, especially Timorasso from the Colli Tortonesi area, have garnered significant attention. The region is shaped by rolling hills, clay-limestone soils, and a continental climate with marked diurnal shifts. This unique combination is ideal for producing structured whites with both richness and finesse. The locale’s history is rooted in the intersection of ancient trade routes, where winemakers have long respected their heritage, adopting sustainable principles and reviving rare indigenous varieties.

When it comes to food pairing, Roagna’s Cuvée Montemarzino Derthona is wonderfully versatile. Its backbone of acidity and mineral complexity make it an outstanding companion to seafood such as seared scallops, langoustines or a traditional Piedmontese bagna cauda. Its weight and textural qualities also stand up to creamy risotto with wild mushrooms or regionally inspired veal tonnato. For cheese, try it with Robiola or mild goat’s cheese to highlight its freshness and drive.

To enjoy this Timorasso at its best, serve it slightly cool, ideally between 10-12°C. A gentle aeration in the glass will help unlock its aromatic profile and evolving layers. This wine has the structure to evolve for several years, but it already offers delightful complexity and energy in its youth.