SASSAIA®
de Alessandrini · Piedmont
La Dolce Vita · Nantucket Wine Festival · May 29, 2026
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95-Point Timorasso
Derthona Timorasso 2022 & 2023 · Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont
The “White Barolo” — crafted in the Burgundian tradition
Heritage Allocation (6× 2023) · $249 · Heritage Vertical (2022 + 2023) · $89
95 points
James Suckling · 2022
Blind Tasting
95 points
James Suckling · 2023
Blind Tasting
93 points
Wine Enthusiast · 2023
Cellar Selection · Jeff Porter
The 2023 is being poured tonight
~150 cases for the entire US · 2022 sold out in Italy & Europe
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Three Critics. Two Vintages.
One Consistent Verdict.
The wine in your glass tonight — and its predecessor — were both awarded 95 points by James Suckling. Back-to-back vintages, same 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.
95 points
95 points
93 points
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A White Wine Built to Age
Wine Enthusiast recommends drinking the 2023 through 2035. The 2022 through 2040. These are not conservative estimates — they are based on the wine’s chemistry: pH ~3.2, TA ~6.5 g/L, and a barrel regimen that builds structure for the long term.
Years 1–3
Vibrant citrus and yellow-fleshed fruit. Pronounced minerality and saline notes. Linear profile with firm acidity and a first whisper of honey.
Years 4–7
Honey, chamomile, and toasted hazelnuts emerge. Texture broadens and layers. The ideal window for complex gastronomic pairings.
Years 8–12+
Dried fruit, beeswax, savory mineral depth. The structure integrates revealing a resilient mineral backbone that stands alongside mature Grand Cru Burgundy.
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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SASSAIA®
de Alessandrini · The Burgundian Soul of Piedmont
www.sassaia.com · info@sassaia.com · @sassaia · Via Roma, 78 Capriata d’Orba
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