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Synonyms
Torbato is a white grape variety, with its roots in Sardinia, Italy.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to mineral, flint, smokiness, herbal, earth and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Alghero.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
On other labels it goes by Tourbat, Torbato Bianco and Malvoisie du Roussillon.
At the table it suits bread with mushrooms and pecorino cheese, chargrilled chicken wings with herb salad and smoked trout terrine.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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bread with mushrooms and pecorino cheese
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chargrilled chicken wings with herb salad
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smoked trout terrine
Also labelled.
Tourbat, Torbato Bianco, Malvoisie du Roussillon.
Bottles to look for.
- Domaine Gardies 'Attendre et Boire' Tourbat Blanc, Vin de France
- Poderi Parpinello 'Centogemme' Spumante Torbato Brut, Sardinia, Italy
- Poderi Parpinello 'Centogemme' Torbato Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
- Poderi Parpinello Torbato Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
- Sella & Mosca 'Catore' Torbato Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
- Sella & Mosca 'Oscari' Torbato Spumante Metodo Classico Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
- Sella & Mosca Terre Bianche Cuvee 161 Torbato Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
- Sella & Mosca Terre Bianche Torbato Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
Torbato: common questions
01.What does Torbato taste like?+
Torbato tastes of mineral, flint, smokiness, herbal, earth and spice. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Torbato from?+
Torbato originates in Sardinia, Italy.
03.Where is Torbato grown?+
The key regions for Torbato are Alghero.
04.What food pairs with Torbato?+
Pour it with bread with mushrooms and pecorino cheese, chargrilled chicken wings with herb salad and smoked trout terrine.
05.What else is Torbato called?+
Torbato is also labelled Tourbat, Torbato Bianco and Malvoisie du Roussillon.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.