This white grape variety has been praised by different international journalists. In this opportunity, Daily Herald published a list that includes the wines reaching United States which, according to journalist Mary Ross, are the most outstanding.
Posts Tagged ‘Torrontés’
“Argentina should be careful of alcohol levels”
January 4, 2012 by
Wine Advocate’s new taster of Argentine wines maintained that consumers’ tastes are changing in some markets and that high alcohol content may affect Argentina’s performance.
How did Malbec become the wine of ‘regular people’?
December 5, 2011
An article published recently in “The Wall Street Journal” mentioned why Malbec became a populist appeal that everyone can enjoy and afford. See below some recommended wines.
Torrontés trumps as the favorite white wine
November 9, 2011
This white grape variety, unique to Argentina, has become the favorite white wine, according to a study conducted by Wine Intelligence. Torrontés was regarded as “the best” among varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc.
Eating well in unexpected places – Argentinian Torrontes
September 19, 2011 by Iron Chevsky
In the heart of Healdsburg, right there on the charming main plaza, tourist traps abound. The famous Oakville Grocery at the corner, full inside and out, is but a Whole-Foods-like shadow of its authentic self along highway 29 in Oakville that still draws me during visits to Napa Valley. But hidden behind [...]
A Taste of Torrontés from Argentina
August 26, 2011 by Sarah Goddard
The allure of Torrontés sweeps you away unsuspectingly as you plunge into the heady aromas of Argentina’s most famous white wine. Your senses fill with the fragrance of a summertime garden – a sweet perfume of roses, blossoms, peaches, and citrus. When you taste this wine you are again surprised – [...]
Getting to know Argentina’s signature white wine
August 18, 2011 by
Looking for a new wine, cocktail or micro-brewed beer? In this column, we ask an expert for a recommendation. This week we talked to:
Scott Cunningham » Owner of Bottleneck Wines, a certified sommelier and wine broker in Park City.
What are you drinking now? » 2010 Manos Negras, Torrontés, a white wine from San [...]
Colomé’s Torrontés
July 8, 2011
The most popular white grape of Argentina, Torrontés, is a crossing of the Muscat of Alexandria and a small Criolla grape (Mission de Galicia). Today this variety enjoys great popularity among vine growers, wineries and consumers in Argentina and it is being exported to the whole world. With it, light and refreshing wines are [...]
Terrazas de los Andes in D Magazine
July 1, 2011
Hayley Hamilton of D Magazine | Wine & Spirits comments on Argentine wine and Malbec: “People know Mendoza as the predominant area of Argentina making wine, but within Mendoza there are sub-regions with different climates, soils and growing conditions that dramatically affect the flavors in the wine” He also commented on the signature white grape Torrontés; [...]
“Argentina makes the world’s greatest Torrontés”
May 30, 2011
At the beginning of the year, James Laube, journalist and editor of Wine Spectator, traveled around Argentina tasting all kinds of varietals. In this occasion, besides Malbec, Torrontés impressed him. He labeled it as “the signature white wine of the country” and “it has become his go-to white”
