In this episode of Inside the Vines, we travel to the rolling hills of Tortona in Piedmont to visit La Colombera, a family estate at the heart of one of Italy’s most remarkable grape revivals. 🍇🏡
Here, the Semino family has helped bring Timorasso back from the brink of obscurity. Once nearly forgotten in the Colli Tortonesi, this ancient grape is now experiencing a renaissance thanks to a handful of devoted growers who believed its story wasn’t finished. At La Colombera, that revival is guided by Elisa Semino, whose passion and vision continue the family’s deep connection to these historic hills.
Join us as we explore:
✔️ Reviving Timorasso – Restoring an ancient grape to its rightful place in the Tortona hills
✔️ Family Tradition – The Semino family’s enduring bond with the Colli Tortonesi
✔️ A Grape Rediscovered – Why Timorasso is captivating wine lovers around the world
✔️ Terroir of Tortona – How these unique hills shape one of Italy’s most distinctive white wines
🎥 Come along as we meet the Semino family and uncover the story behind the revival of Timorasso, a wine that proves the future of Italian wine often lies hidden in its past.
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to follow more episodes of Inside the Vines!
📍 La Colombera | Vho di Tortona, Piedmont, Italy
🍷 Learn more about La Colombera: https://www.lacolombera.it
📲 Follow us for more stories from the world of Italian wine:
👉 Instagram: bit.ly/4iI9uvr
Filmed in partnership with Omniwines Distributing Co., LLC. The US importer and distributor of La Colombera.
#Wine #Italy #Timorasso #InsideTheVines #LaColombera #PiedmontWine #ColliTortonesi #ItalianWine #Winemaking #AncientGrapes #WineHistory #omniwines