La Colombera
Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso
Tortonesi, Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy
Scents of lemon custard pie when it was first poured and that shifted to sea water and then to more of a green dulse or Kombu smell after just a few minutes in the glass!
I love the taste of this Piedmont white. Soft on the palette with a wonderful maturity that includes light tannins and a freshly acidic after taste- what balance! Would love to try a few bottles of this every year to see what it has to offer with even more age.
$24 from Bottle Somm
Scents of lemon custard pie when it was first poured and that shifted to sea water and then to more of a green dulse or Kombu smell after just a few minutes in the glass!
I love the taste of this Piedmont white. Soft on the palette with a wonderful maturity that includes light tannins and a freshly acidic after taste- what balance! Would love to try a few bottles of this every year to see what it has to offer with even more age.
$24 from Bottle Somm
2011. Very cool, almost Riesling in profile. We finished it before it really had a chance to open up with flair.
2011. Very cool, almost Riesling in profile. We finished it before it really had a chance to open up with flair.
1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2015
acid, lanolin. A dead ringer for Chenin.
acid, lanolin. A dead ringer for Chenin.
Feb 1st, 2023
That was a trip. Funky unknown Italian variety from the past. Lovingly being kept alive by La Colombera.
That was a trip. Funky unknown Italian variety from the past. Lovingly being kept alive by La Colombera.
Jun 20th, 2017
Gold color, showing the 5 years of age on this. The nose shows wood, barrel age, exotic spices, a hint of fresh cut marshmallow, and a mineral driven funk. The palate is fairly lean, carrying through the funky, woody flavors up front with the slightest bit of effervescence, quickly transposing with a burst of acidity to an almost Sauternes-like off-dry sweetness. The finish is packed with a savory umami flavor you normally don't see. Great out of the ordinary find. I suddenly want to seek out more of this varietal!
Gold color, showing the 5 years of age on this. The nose shows wood, barrel age, exotic spices, a hint of fresh cut marshmallow, and a mineral driven funk. The palate is fairly lean, carrying through the funky, woody flavors up front with the slightest bit of effervescence, quickly transposing with a burst of acidity to an almost Sauternes-like off-dry sweetness. The finish is packed with a savory umami flavor you normally don't see. Great out of the ordinary find. I suddenly want to seek out more of this varietal!
Apr 12th, 2016