Amauta Torrontes 2024

This cuvée comes from the vineyards of Finca El Retiro , located at an altitude of approximately 1,650 meters in the Cafayate Valley , in the heart of the Salta region. These 50-year- old vines , planted on gravelly and sandy soils, benefit from a dry and sunny climate conducive to aromatic concentration. The marked contrast between hot days and cool nights, combined with respectful viticulture, promotes a slow and elegant maturity of the Torrontés grape variety.

The winemaking process is characterized by a precise approach: the harvest, carried out manually, is followed by a rigorous selection of the bunches. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts. Once the vinification process is complete, the wine is aged for 4 months on lees and batônnages are carried out regularly. Finally, the wine is clarified and stabilized before being bottled.

This wine reveals notes of jasmine, rose, fresh citrus , ripe apricot , white peach, lychee, ginger and some mineral nuances. On the palate, it seduces with its freshness and texture, balanced by a lively acidity. The finish is aromatic and combines elegance and tension.

Although Argentina is considered the "New World," its winemaking tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization in the 16th century and later by Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world made more progress in the last years of the 20th century (on a viticultural and oenological level, and necessarily financially), which allowed the country's wine producers to raise quality levels and consolidate an international export market. Argentina has now become 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 desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to produce aromatic and intensely flavored wines. Some vineyards can even be planted at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters! The terroir here is well-suited to Argentina's adopted grape variety: the ubiquitous Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, it is now responsible for some of Argentina's most famous wines, characterized by their brightness and intensity, with floral notes and black 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 produces a wine with a floral and tropical flavor. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentine wines are recognized worldwide for their full-bodied reds and as high-quality wines.