Timorasso
White wine grape variety
Timorasso — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of lemon, white peach, wet stone. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityHigh
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Start with acidity and mineral structure in a fuller white palate shape.
- Look for citrus-peach fruit with honey and subtle almond notes as wines evolve.
Confidence signals
- Citrus-peach profile with mineral core
- High acidity with medium-plus body
Aromas
Signature
lemonwhite peachwet stone
Common
honeychamomilealmond
Occasional
kerosene
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Colli Tortonesi · Piedmont · Derthona
- Classic styles: Structured age-worthy Piedmont white · High-acid mineral white with waxy evolution
- Style examples: Colli Tortonesi Timorasso · Derthona Timorasso
Common questions
- Is Timorasso a red or white grape variety?
- Timorasso is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Timorasso smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Timorasso include lemon, white peach and wet stone. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
- What is Timorasso most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Timorasso is most commonly confused with Chenin Blanc, Fiano and Garganega. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Timorasso grown?
- Classic regions for Timorasso include Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont and Derthona.