Derthona 'Cà degli Olmi' Luca Canevaro 2024

The Derthona ‘Cà degli Olmi’ represents the flagship white wine of the Piedmontese producer Luca Canevaro, made with a respectful approach to the expression of the grape variety and the territory. Timorasso is the most representative grape of the Colli Tortonesi, a key player in the wine renaissance of the area since the late 1980s. Recently, the Derthona subzone has been established within the Colli Tortonesi denomination, designed to highlight the district of the municipality of Tortona, which was called Derthona in Roman times, a prime area for Timorasso.

Luca Canevaro Derthona ‘Cà degli Olmi’ is a pure expression of Timorasso from 20-year-old vines cultivated under certified organic practices. The grapes come from the most suitable areas cultivated by the estate and have grown on predominantly clay soils located at an altitude of 300 to 350 meters above sea level. Following manual harvesting, there is a careful selection of the bunches and subsequent soft pressing, with the resulting must being conveyed into stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature. Also in steel, there is 12 months maturation on fine lees, during which periodic batonnage is carried out to suspend the solid particles.

The Derthona Colli Tortonesi ‘Cà degli Olmi’ by Luca Canevaro is a bright straw yellow color with brilliant golden highlights. Vivid notes of yellow peach, aromatic herbs, and citrus zest describe the olfactory panorama, adorned with slight mineral notes. On the palate, it is dry, intense, and structured, with a pleasant freshness that accompanies the savory and mineral finish. Timorasso is known for its surprising longevity, and this label is no exception.