Underdog Grape · Italy

Timorasso

If you love a rich, textural white but want something with more spine than most Chardonnay, Timorasso is the bottle to chase. It nearly disappeared, and it drinks like it has something to prove.

Tasting profile
Golden and full-bodied, with ripe pear and lemon peel over a cold, stony core that keeps the weight honest.
Where it grows
Colli Tortonesi, Italy
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont, Italy

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