Claudio Mariotto Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso Cru ‘Bricco San Michele’ 2024Timorasso is a unique grape in the Italian world of wine; inherently rich, fresh and powerful. With no need for oak, it is complex and capable of ageing. As one of the few saviour producers of the variety, Claudio has some of the best experience with Timorasso that there is. Bricco San Michele is a youthful planting that covers 8 hectares on an east facing hillside in Vho with limestone and clay soils. This cru vineyard delivers a racy version of

Colle Volta is a unique example of both place and grape variety that is renowned for its elegance as it develops into a new biotype of Montepulciano

As one of the few ‘saviour’ producers

Barrio Pastores is a beautifully rendered red from 100% bush vine Garnacha

organically farmed hectare that they planted in 2003

dense cherry and squishy strawberry there's spice and flickers of citrus zest and iron

a bargain and a slice of almost-lost history

The 2024 leaves the palate completely refreshed as it finishes long yet crisp

“Pure and vivid with sliced lemons

harmonious acidity

It is beautifully balanced and a terrific Campari substitute

***Highly limited cellar release ***

but better after 2026