The Torrontés is the only 100% Argentine strain, it is the result of a cross between the Moscatel de Alejandría grape and the Listán Prieto red grape, also known as Criolla Chica.
In Argentina, there are three variants of Torrontés: the Mendocino, the Sanjuanino and the Riojano. The latter is the most cultivated and the one with the best qualities for making wine.
The terroirs where this variety is best adapted is the northwest of Argentina, in the Calchaquíes Valleys.
The Torrontés on the nose is very aromatic and floral, and on the palate it has very good acidity which makes it a very fresh wine. It is a very versatile variety when it comes to pairing, since it can be accompanied with fresh dishes in summer or accompanied with the traditional salteño locro or some exquisite humita pastries.
Torrontés is not sweet, it is a dry wine, but it can be made as a sweet if its producer wants it.
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Torrontés: Our 5 recommended wines!
We chose five exponents, each one different from each other, which represent each of our generous terroirs.
The Torrontés Partridges:
This torrontés from Agrelo Luján de Cuyo invites you to drink it cold and enjoy it in the spring sun of Mendoza.
Very fresh, citric and floral. It will inspire you!
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Crios Susana Balbo Torrontés:
The grapes of this Torrontés from Cafayate and Valle de Uco will transport you to those mountainous landscapes of pure beauty. Salta and Mendoza in a glass of wine.
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Giménez Riili Good Brothers Torrontés:
We travel to the Famatina Valley in La Rioja to meet this very typical Torrontés, where flowers and white and citrus fruits abound.
Very expressive white with a vibrant acidity. Safety pin!
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San Pedro de Yacochuya Torrontés:
This winery where this wine comes from is located in an absolutely wonderful enclave, surrounded by thistles and vineyards.
This Torrontés, like the landscape that represents it, is frank and elegant, it has notes of white peach, orange peel and flowers such as jasmine and roses.
Accompanying it with spicy foods will be a success!
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El Porvenir Laborum Oak Fermented Torrontés:
His terroir: Cafayate, Salta.
This Torrontés fermented in French oak barrels presents great complexity and elegance.
In your palate you will find in addition to its fruit, the notes of vanilla and toast provided by the barrel. Unique and curious, it will make you look great at a great romantic dinner or with friends.
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I invite you to get to know each of these wines a little more closely by visiting our page: www.solyvinomendoza.com, also only for the month of October you can buy wines from this fabulous strain with 30% off, Unmissable !!!
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And as an extra piece of information, be sure to stop by La Sala de Maridajes, in Peru 1136 de Ciudad where you can create your own pairing accompanied with a delicious Torrontés.
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Health!
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