Alamos Torrontés 2024

This Torrontés comes from the Cafayate Valley, in the province of Salta, in north-western Argentina. The vines are planted there between 1,400 and 1,850 metres above sea level, at the foot of the Andes, on clay-limestone gravel soils. The almost constant sunshine, cool nights and pure snowmelt water yield ripe, intensely aromatic grapes with lovely liveliness.

After the harvest, the grapes undergo a light cold skin maceration, which extracts the aromas held in the skins. Fermentation then takes place in stainless-steel tanks, without malolactic fermentation, in order to preserve the freshness, natural acidity and aromatic purity of Argentina's emblematic grape variety.

This wine reveals notes of jasmine, rose, orange blossom, white peach, lychee, lemon, grapefruit and bergamot zest. The light colour with pale yellow glints heralds an expressive, lively and balanced palate, which ends on a slight bitterness that gives it a mouth-watering, easy-drinking character.

Although Argentina is often considered part of the "New World," its winemaking tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the Spanish colonization of the 16th century and later to Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been an integral part of the country's culture. No other wine-producing country in the world made more progress in the latter years of the 20th century (in viticulture, oenology, and, of course, finance), which allowed the country's winemakers to raise quality levels and successfully establish an international export market. Argentina is now the fifth largest wine-producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain, and the United States. Viticulture is practiced primarily in the foothills of the Andes, particularly in Mendoza, where the desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to create aromatic and intensely flavorful wines. Some vineyards are even planted at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters! The terroir here is well-suited to the grape variety adopted by Argentina: the ubiquitous Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, it is now the source of some of Argentina's most famous wines, characterized by their brilliance and intensity, with floral notes and dark fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which yields a wine with a floral and tropical taste. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentine wines are recognized worldwide for their full-bodied reds and as being of high quality.