SASSAIA®
de Alessandrini · Piedmont
Society of the Cork
Palmetto Bluff
Your Society of the Cork Allocation
The two offerings from our note, ready when you are. Reserved before any public release —
~150 cases for the entire US. Free shipping included; ships to 40 states via Vinoshipper.
The Discovery Trio
Chassin oak · Burgundian style
Jasmine · citrus blossom · white peach ·92 pts Falstaff · 95 pts · Suckling
$99 + tax
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The Timorasso Six-Pack
$249 + tax
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This allocation is reserved exclusively for Society of the Cork members before any public release. Simply click above — or reply to our note if you have any questions and we will take care of you personally.
Some dinners are enjoyable.
A few become reference points.
Palmetto Bluff was the latter — because you didn’t just taste Timorasso; you understood it. When a group recognizes why Derthona is called the “White Barolo” — the structure, the tension, the mineral drive, the aging horizon — it tells us we’re speaking the same language.
That’s the community we’re building at Sassaia: collectors and explorers who value precision, provenance, and wines that evolve elegantly over time. As a small expression of gratitude — and because this audience deserves first access — we’re extending the same allocation we offered at Nantucket to the Society of the Cork.
95 points
James Suckling · 2022
Blind Tasting
95 points
James Suckling · 2023
Blind Tasting
93 points
Wine Enthusiast · 2023
Cellar Selection · Jeff Porter
Three Critics. Two Vintages.
One Consistent Verdict.
Both the 2022 and 2023 Derthona Timorasso were awarded 95 points by James Suckling — back-to-back vintages, same historic score, same Burgundian signature. This is the wine you tasted at the Bluff.
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.
95 points
95 points
93 points
Cellar Selection
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 Timorasso
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.
Enrico in the cellar · Capriata d'Orba
We’ll take care of you personally.
This allocation is reserved exclusively for Society of the Cork members, before any public release. Click to secure your bottles above — or simply reply to our note and we’ll handle the rest.
Ellen and I hope to welcome you to Capriata d’Orba one day — to walk the Sant’Agata Fossil soils and taste what this hillside is becoming. Until then, we’re honored to bring a piece of Piemonte to your cellar.
With Gratitude From the Estate,
Enrico & Ellen de Alessandrini
de Alessandrini Sassaia · Capriata d'Orba, Piemonte
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de Alessandrini · The Burgundian Soul of Piedmont
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