Torrontes is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Cafayate, Argentina.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for white flowers, spice, soapy notes, floral and herbal.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Cafayate, Mendoza and San Juan.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, large berries with thick skins vigour and a preference for continental.
It blends readily with Chardonnay.
Watch for the synonyms: Moscatel de Austria and Torrontel.
At the table it suits thai green curry, grilled scallops, white fish and goats’ cheese on fruit toast with honey.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Moscatel de Austria, Torrontel.
Bottles to look for.
- Alta Vista Premium Torrontes, Salta, Argentina
- Alta Vista Vive Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina
- Bodega Aleanna 'Gran Enemigo' Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina
- Bodega Colome Estate Torrontes, Calchaqui Valley, Argentina
- Bodega El Esteco 'Old Vines' 1945 Torrontes, Cafayate, Argentina
- Bodega El Esteco Blend de Extremos Torrontes, Calchaqui Valley, Argentina
- Bodega Piedra Negra Alta Coleccion Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina
- Bodegas Bianchi 'Elsa Bianchi' Torrontes, San Rafael, Argentina
Torrontes: common questions
01.What does Torrontes taste like?+
02.Where is Torrontes from?+
03.Where is Torrontes grown?+
04.What food pairs with Torrontes?+
05.What else is Torrontes called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Argentina.