Discover the top 100 best red wines of Colli Tortonesi of Colli Tortonesi as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Colli Tortonesi and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Southeastern Piedmont DOC around Tortona, marl-limestone soils. Signature Timorasso as white king (native saved by Walter Massa in the 1980s): structured and mineral with yellow peach, apricot, candied citrus, honey, herbs, almond and a petrol touch at maturity, taut palate and long ageing — nicknamed "Barolo bianco". Historic Barbera in red: juicy and fresh (cherry, plum, spices). Also supple Dolcetto, spicy Freisa, fleshy Croatina.
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
red wines from the region of Colli Tortonesi go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of cannelloni of meat, veal fillet stroganoff or country-style snow peas.
