Underdog Grape · Italy

Timorasso

Pronounced tee-moh-RAH-so

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
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Where to buy
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The region

Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont, Italy

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Timorasso: common questions

How do you pronounce Timorasso?
Timorasso is pronounced tee-moh-RAH-so.
Where does Timorasso come from?
Timorasso grows in Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont, Italy.
What does Timorasso taste like?
Expect ripe pear, lemon peel, crushed stone, honey and almond. Closest familiar reference: a white Burgundy with more grip and a saltier finish.
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