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Synonyms
Chardonnay - Torrontes is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Mendoza, Argentina.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for peach, melon, pineapple, floral and spice.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Mendoza.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and a preference for cool climate with high altitude.
It blends readily with Torrontés.
Watch for the synonyms: Chardonnay - Torrontés.
At the table it suits spanakopita, falafel with tabbouleh and jambalaya.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Spanakopita
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Falafel with tabbouleh
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Jambalaya
Also labelled.
Chardonnay - Torrontés.
Bottles to look for.
- Abremundos 'Octava Alta' Blanc de Blancs, Uco Valley, Argentina
- Antropo Blanc de Blancas, Jujuy, Argentina
- Bodega Clement 'Hegel' Chardonnay - Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina
- Bodega Norton Sexy Fish Blanc de Blancs, Mendoza, Argentina
- Bodega Sottano 'Junior' Chardonnay - Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina
- Bodega Sottano Chardonnay - Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina
- Bodegas Callia 'Lunaris' Chardonnay - Torrontes, San Juan, Argentina
- Bodegas Callia Alta Chardonnay - Torrontes, Tulum Valley, Argentina
Chardonnay - Torrontes: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Torrontes taste like?+
Chardonnay - Torrontes tastes of peach, melon, pineapple, floral and spice. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonnay - Torrontes from?+
Chardonnay - Torrontes originates in Mendoza, Argentina.
03.Where is Chardonnay - Torrontes grown?+
The key regions for Chardonnay - Torrontes are Mendoza.
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Torrontes?+
Pour it with spanakopita, falafel with tabbouleh and jambalaya.
05.What else is Chardonnay - Torrontes called?+
Chardonnay - Torrontes is also labelled Chardonnay - Torrontés.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Argentina.