Derthona Due.Zero

Derthona Due.Zero, the Timorasso preview in Tortona

Derthona Due.Zero is the event that transforms Tortona, in the Province of Alessandria, into the capital of Derthona Timorasso DOC Colli Tortonesi every spring. Organized by the Colli Tortonesi Wine Consortium, the event is the official preview of this great Piedmontese white wine, an occasion where producers, industry professionals, the press, and enthusiasts gather to discover the new vintages directly from the winemakers.

Timorasso, the wine that was reborn

Timorasso is an indigenous grape variety of the Colli Tortonesi that risked disappearing after the Second World War and, starting from the late eighties, was brought back to life thanks to the tenacity of local winegrowers. From just a few dozen hectares, it has grown in a few years to a vineyard area of over 500 hectares: a rebirth that has made Derthona one of the most appreciated Italian white wines, capable of defying time and evolving beautifully with aging. Derthona Due.Zero was created precisely to celebrate this history and to capture, edition after edition, the state of health of the denomination.

The program

The heart of the event is the large tasting table set up in the spaces of the Museo Orsi, where over fifty wineries pour the latest vintages of Derthona in preview, along with a selection of Reserves that highlight the wine's extraordinary evolutionary potential. The public can thus compare different styles, terroirs, and interpretations of the same grape variety.

• Tasting table with over 50 producers from the Consortium
• Preview of new vintages and a selection of Reserves
• Two masterclasses dedicated to exploring the grape variety and its aging potential
• Meetings and direct dialogues with local winemakers

Three days for enthusiasts and professionals

The format includes opening to the public and professionals for the first two days, while the final day is reserved exclusively for industry professionals and the press, in a more intimate and professional setting. The masterclasses, by reservation, guide participants on a journey to discover the nuances of Derthona.

Tortona and the Colli Tortonesi

Set in the Museo Orsi, along the Via Emilia, the event is also an invitation to discover Tortona and the surrounding hills, a corner of south-eastern Piedmont where quality viticulture intertwines with a gastronomy rich in typical products. For wine lovers, Derthona Due.Zero is the ideal starting point for a weekend among wineries, hilly landscapes, and local culture.