# Termidoro (2015)

- **Producer:** Colle Firata
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Viognier
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 10–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, lime-tree, acacia, pineapple, blossom, apricot, vanilla, cloves, honey, almond

## About this wine

Termidoro is a 100% Viognier white wine from the Monferrato Bianco DOC appellation in Piedmont, Italy, produced by the family-owned winery Colle Firata. The winery emphasizes a balance of traditional winemaking practices with modern technology, with a personal oversight of all production stages. The 2015 vintage is notable for the expansion of the estate's vineyards. Colle Firata is recognized for its commitment to respecting the land and its heritage while employing contemporary methods.

## Interesting facts

- Uses carbonic maceration, a technique rare for white wines.
- Aged for nearly two years in French oak barrels.
- Colle Firata personally oversees every step of production.
- Termidoro is the winery's most sought-after wine.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and subtle oak notes complement richer meat dishes and creamy risottos. Its aromatic profile, with hints of stone fruit and floral notes, can bridge to dishes with fruit components or aromatic spices. The wine's balanced acidity helps to cut through the richness of proteins and sauces.

## Wine making process

The production of Termidoro begins with hand-picked Viognier grapes. A distinctive carbonic maceration process is employed at low temperatures, followed by pressing. The wine then undergoes an initial aging period of approximately 20 months in French oak barrels. Following this, it matures in the bottle for at least 12 months before release. Colle Firata's approach integrates traditional values with contemporary winemaking technologies, with a focus on environmentally conscious practices.