Torrontés is the signature white grape of Argentina, where three variations of the grape are cultivated in the dry, high altitudes of the Andes mountains. Though its origins are uncertain (it is unrelated to a Spanish grape varietal of the same name) Torrontés is thought to be in the same family as Moscato, a grape with similarly heady floral aromatics. Torrontés makes zesty, dry wines with flavors of citrus and tropical fruits.
Torrontés is the signature white grape of Argentina, where three variations of the grape are cultivated in the dry, high altitudes of the Andes mountains. Though its origins are uncertain (it is unrelated to a Spanish grape varietal of the same name) Torrontés is thought to be in the same family as Moscato, a grape with similarly heady floral aromatics. Torrontés makes zesty, dry wines with flavors of citrus and tropical fruits.
Pronunciation
[Tore-ahn-TAYZ]
Recommended food pairings
Fish, shellfish, spicy ethnic entrees, chicken with lemons, guacamole
Serving temperature
40-45°