Francesco Iandolo

In 2018, Francesco Iandolo decided to change course after leaving behind a career as a mathematician in the world of finance. Thanks to the shared commitment with his life partner Sogand Nobahar, a designer of Iranian origin mainly active in the Milanese scene, they began a new journey to re-establish a connection to nature and produce exceptional wine.

They chose the unspoiled territory of Colli Tortonesi, located at the southeastern extremity of Piedmont, between Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Liguria. The influence of the nearby Mediterranean Sea, the winds from the Appennino Piacentino, and the clay-limestone nature of the soil make this corner of Piedmont a unique terroir for vine cultivation. Their vineyard is located in the municipality of Brignano Frascata (province of Alessandria), in Cà dell’Aglio region, at an altitude of 350 meters above sea level, exposed to the southwest on calcareous-clayey soils. The total area covers just 6 hectares, and the only grape variety is Timorasso, an ancient local gem, which is used to produce the white wine Derthona.

Guided by a philosophy focused on respect for the land and minimalism in the cellar, where only steel is used, Francesco is committed to follow a production philosophy of limited intervention, to make their wines as unique as the conditions in which they were born. The vinification of Timorasso by Francesco is a process that reflects the estate’s commitment to preserving the authenticity and elegance of this native variety. The harvest takes place manually, with attention to selecting the best grapes, which are delicately transported to the cellar to undergo soft pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for a period of 10-12 days. After aging for a year in the tank on its own yeasts with weekly bâtonnage, bottling takes place for another year before release on the market.