Colli Tortonesi

Colli Tortonesi is a small DOC wine zone in southeastern Piedmont, surrounding the town of Tortona in the province of Alessandria. The area features rolling hills with diverse soils (calcareous clay to sandy) and a climate influenced by both continental and maritime factors, creating favorable conditions for the cultivation of both international and local grape varieties. While international varieties like Barbera and Cortese are grown here, Colli Tortonesi is most notably the homeland of the indigenous Timorasso grape, which produces distinctive, mineral-rich white wines with remarkable aging potential.