2023 Fausto Timorasso, Vigne Marina Coppi

• Style: Mineral, green-flinty, bracing
• Taste: Pear and hawthorn blossom with crisp acidity
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, salads, vegetable dishes
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, aperitivo
• Serve: Cool, stainless steel fermented, 14% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale and bright, this wine carries the mineral signature of marl soil and cool mountain air. Hawthorn blossom and green apple leaf announce themselves over a flinty backbone, while crisp acidity and natural warmth balance the wine's intellectual edge. High-toned and demanding attention, it sits light in the glass without feeling thin.

The Winery — Vigne Marina Coppi

Founded in 2003 in Castellania, this family estate dedicated to recovering Timorasso—a grape that nearly vanished after phylloxera—works at tiny scale across four hectares. Marina and Giovanni, alongside son Francesco and his wife Anna, apply sustainable vineyard methods while concentrating on native varieties including Favorita, Barbera, Nebbiolo and Croatina. The 2023 vintage was hand-harvested in early morning and fermented cool in stainless steel with no malolactic conversion, spending ten months on its lees to build depth while preserving the grape's essential mineral character.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this with simply grilled sea bass, raw shellfish, or fresh vegetables dressed in good olive oil; its structure and brightness cut through delicate seafood flavours without overwhelming them. The wine's natural acidity makes it a natural companion to salads and light dishes, while its refined structure complements white and oily fish equally well. Perfect for Sunday lunch, date night or an aperitivo moment. Explore our Light & Crispy White Wine selection to discover more from Piedmont and across Italy.