SASSAIA®
de Alessandrini · Piedmont
Grand Tasting Sessions · Nantucket Wine Festival · May 30–31, 2026
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95-Point Timorasso
Derthona Timorasso 2022 & 2023 · Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont
Discover the “White Barolo” — three wines, one extraordinary estate
Discovery Trio (Spumante + Chardonnay + Timorasso) · $99 · Free Shipping Included
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James Suckling · 2022
Colli Tortonesi Blind
95
James Suckling · 2023
Colli Tortonesi Blind
93
Wine Enthusiast · 2023
Cellar Selection · J.P.
~150 cases
PER VINTAGE IN THE US · 2022 SOLD OUT IN ITALY & EUROPE · AVAILABLE NOW
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Three Critics. Two Vintages.
One Consistent Verdict.
Both the 2022 and 2023 Derthona Timorasso were awarded 95 points by James Suckling — #1 Timorasso producer (2022) and #2 (2023). Back-to-back vintages, same historic score, same Burgundian signature.
When a dozen top estates arrive all at once, it signals something far more significant — a genuine rediscovery of a wine region. That is what is happening in the Colli Tortonesi, thanks to Derthona wines and the native white grape used in their making, Timorasso.
The purely Burgundian style of de Alessandrini Sassaia stands out… a remarkable, finely crafted wine. It’s a wine not to miss.
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Three Critics. Two Vintages.
Each wine is estate-grown in Piedmont, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and aged in French Chassin oak from Burgundy’s Jupilles forest. Three expressions of the same philosophy.
Spumante Metodo Classico
100% Cortese · Brut · 12 months on fine lees
Nose: White flowers and fresh citrus.
Palate: Sweet meyer lemon and ripe pear. Clean, mineral finish.
Bottle-fermented in the traditional method. 12.5% alcohol.
Piemonte Chardonnay 2023
Riolo Vineyard · Chassin oak · Burgundian style
Nose: White flowers, hazelnuts, lemon verbena and chamomile.
Palate: Fresh pear with lime drops.
13.5% alcohol.
Derthona Timorasso 2023
Monleale · Colli Tortonesi DOC · ~150 cases USA
Nose: Jasmine, citrus blossom, mint. Mineral-driven.
Palate: White peach, lemon, hazelnut, sweet spice. Creamy texture with vibrant acidity.
95 pts Suckling · 93 pts Wine Enthusiast Cellar Selection. 13.5% alcohol.
500 Years of Balance. One Wine.
The philosophy at Sassaia traces to Giulio de Alessandrini di Neuenstein — a 16th-century physician to emperors and counselor to the Council of Trent. His conviction: profound results come from respecting natural rhythms and achieving perfect balance.
Enrico de Alessandrini — Virginia-born, Italian-American, trained at UC Davis and in the cellars of Gevrey-Chambertin under fifth-generation winemaker Pierre Naigeon — is both guardian of this heritage and its most restless innovator. Ellen de Alessandrini is the passion behind the vineyards.
Sassaia was the first producer to dedicate its core Timorasso entirely to the Burgundy style — Chassin oak barriques from Burgundy’s Jupilles forest, the same cooperage used by the great crus of Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault.
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500-Year Family Heritage
de Alessandrini roots from 15th-century Trento. Property in Capriata d'Orba held since the early 1900s.
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UC Davis School of Enology
Professional Certificate · Apprenticeship with Pierre Naigeon, Gevrey-Chambertin.
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SQNPI Certified Sustainable
Indigenous yeasts · Solar-powered cellar · Satellite-monitored harvest.
Pioneer of Burgundian Timorasso
First producer to dedicate core Timorasso production to barrel fermentation in Chassin Burgundy oak.
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Two Exceptional Vineyards
Profigate (Val Grue, 410m): chalk limestone. Cadaborgo (Val Curone, 425m): red marine clay.
Pairing the Heritage Vertical
Timorasso’s mineral backbone, natural acidity, and textured structure make it one of the most versatile white wines at the table.
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Butter-Poached Shellfish
Lobster, scallops, crab. Acidity cuts richness; minerality amplifies the sea.
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Truffle & Cream Pasta
Tagliatelle al tartufo, pici e cacio. Oak texture mirrors creamy sauces perfectly.
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Noble Fish
Halibut, turbot, cod beurre blanc. Length and salinity elevate delicate preparations.
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Aged Alpine Cheeses
Comté, Gruyère, Parmigiano. A mature vintage of Timorasso is transformative.
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