Quatar Pass in Derthona Timurass

A journey into Timorasso in the Colli Tortonesi

Quatar Pass in Derthona Timurass is one of the most beloved wine events in south-eastern Piedmont, dedicated to Timorasso, the native grape variety that produces Derthona, one of Italy's great white wines. The format is that of a widespread open-cellar event: for an entire day, over fifty producers from the Tortona area throw open their doors to welcome visitors, share their craft, and offer tastings of the many nuances of this extraordinary wine, directly at the source.

Avolasca, the heart of the festival

The small village of Avolasca, in the Province of Alessandria, Piedmont, serves as one of the event's nerve centers. Here, at Villa Cerruti, one of the four communal tasting stations is set up, allowing you to comfortably sample various labels in a single location. Avolasca, nestled among the vineyards of the Tortona hills, perfectly embodies the spirit of this event: territory, hospitality, and wine culture.

How it works

With your participation fee, you receive the official tasting glass and a convenient glass holder bag, which will accompany you throughout the day. From there, you are free to build your own itinerary among the participating wineries, driving along the suggested routes and stopping at the four communal tasting stations set up across the territory:

• Villa Cerruti in Avolasca
• L'Osservatorio in Casasco
• Pro Loco in Carezzano
• Cantina Ezio Poggio in Vignole Borbera

Tastings are unlimited at all participating wineries and communal stations: a unique opportunity to meet the winemakers in person and explore the many interpretations of Derthona.

More than just wine

Quatar Pass is also a complete food and wine experience, where Timorasso meets local traditional dishes. In Avolasca, the day continues with the Quinto Pass, the convivial gathering that closes the event with great food, fine wine, and plenty of cheer. The event has long been a benchmark for enthusiasts and members of associations like Slow Food, AIS, FISAR, and ONAV, yet it remains open to anyone wishing to discover one of Italy's oenological gems in its native landscape.