Timorasso

About this grape variety

A timorasso é uma antiga casta branca italiana, cultivada sobretudo na região do Piemonte, no noroeste de Itália. Foi recuperada da beira da extinção na década de 1980 e é usada para produzir vinhos aromáticos com algum potencial de envelhecimento, bem como a aguardente de bagaço grappa. Está prevista a atribuição de uma denominação DOC própria no norte de Itália.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Timorasso wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Timorasso across Portuguese online retailers — 7 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Timorasso wines?

Timorasso wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Piedmont.

What is Timorasso?

Timorasso is an ancient white Italian wine grape variety grown primarily in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. It was revived from the verge of extinction in the 1980s and is used to make aromatic wine with some aging potential, as well as grappa. It is currently slated for its own DOC title in northern Italy.