About the producer
Founded in the 1920s by great-grandfather Bepi, Claudio Mariotto's family has upheld a longstanding tradition of winemaking in the Tortona hills of Piedmont for generations. Today, the winery is overseen by Claudio, in collaboration with his partner Rossana, his brother Marco, and his mother Piera. Spanning 700 hectares of land, with 50 hectares dedicated to vineyards, their estate is situated in the municipalities of Tortona and Sarezzano. Focused exclusively on native grape varieties such as Freisa, Croatina, and Barbera, their true passion and primary production center around Timorasso. Once teetering on the brink of extinction, Timorasso, a native Piedmontese varietal, is experiencing a resurgence in both plantings and popularity, thanks to dedicated producers like Claudio Mariotto.
In the Vineyard
Organic biodynamic practices
The winery is sustainable
Total area under vine
50 Hectares
Location of vineyards
Tortona and Sarezzano
Soil details
Clay and limestone marl
Grapes
Timorasso, Barbera, Freisa, Croatina
In the Cellar
Winemaker
Claudio Mariotto
Yeast utilized
Wild yeasts
Filtration stabilization
Tangential flow filtration & flour filtration, cold stabilization
Fermentation & aging vessels
Wines undergo temperature controlled fermentation and aging in stainless steel and cement followed by aging in a combination of steel and French oak
Additional notes
Winemaking style
Recognizing the potential of Timorasso, Claudio dedicated himself to highlighting its capacity for yielding premium-quality wines of distinction. Through meticulous research and dedication, he mastered the management of this notoriously challenging varietal, establishing himself as a benchmark producer in the field.
Wines produced
Colli Tortonesi: Derthona Timorasso, San Michele Timorasso, Cavallina Timorasso, Braghe Freisa, Montemirano Croatina, Territorio Barbera
Total production
Depending on the vintage, roughly 90,000 bottles
