How do you pronounce Timorasso?

Timorasso is pronounced tee-moh-RAH-so.

Where does Timorasso come from?

Timorasso grows in Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont, Italy.

Expect ripe pear, lemon peel, crushed stone, honey and almond. Closest familiar reference: a white Burgundy with more grip and a saltier finish.

If you usually drink Chardonnay, Timorasso is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Encruzado, Greco, Hárslevelű.

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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What wine is Timorasso similar to?: If you usually drink Chardonnay, Timorasso is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Encruzado, Greco, Hárslevelű.

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