The white grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Morasso, Timoraccio, Timorazza, Timorrosso and Timuassa.
The variety has been known in Piedmont since the 15th century and enriched the table of Pope Paul III (1468-1549). It was widespread in the 19th century and large quantities of wine were exported to Germany and Switzerland as a first cut. After the phylloxera catastrophe, it was abandoned in favour of more fruitful varieties such as Cortese.
The parentage is unknown (ex VIVC catalogue). According to DNA analyses carried out in 2006, there is a parent-offspring relationship with Lambruschetto (ex Wine Grapes). A direct descendant is Barbera Bianca.
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