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Question: What is Timorasso?
Answer: An old rare autochthonous but now enthusiastically revived thick-skin white grape variety planted mostly in southeast Piedmont that is rapidly becoming a cult gem of wine lovers. Usually named Colli Tortonesi DOC & “Derthona” (Tortona old village name) on the wine labels. Exciting new young plantings of it are everywhere in northwest Italy. Timorasso was very popular at the 45th @VanWineFest from several producers showing fragrant aromatics with impressive inherent lively refreshing acidity with some aging potential. Not inexpensive but the best value one was from 2022 Fontanafredda $33.99, organic 2021 Cantine Volpe $42, aged 2018 Tenute Rade $46.99, and 2021 Vietti $ priceless (value beyond price!) so brilliantly paired with roasted butternut squash soup (topped by 2023 EVOO from Villa Delia) at #VIWF Giardino dinner. Try a Timorasso!
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