Familia Cassone Finca La Florencia Torrontes 2012
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At end of the 19th Century, Celestino Cassone emigrated to Argentina from Piemonte, Italy. Coming from a wine producing region, it was only natural that the family would become involved in making wine. It was his son Roberto who bought the first vineyard in Mendoza in the 1950’s and paved the way for the next generation, to continue the winemaking traditions.
In 1999, Eduardo Cassone, and his wife Florencia founded their namesake winery, Familia Cassone in Mayor Drummond, Luján de Cuyo, in the Southwestern part of Mendoza. Today, the estate is run by his sons, Federico, and Martin. Located at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, in what is considered the Primera Zona of winemaking in Mendoza, Familia Cassone’s vineyards benefit from the best terroir and growing conditions. Spanning 3,100 – 3,600 feet in altitude, their four vineyards, ranging from 120 years old to 17 years old, benefit from a wide thermal amplitude; hot days, and cool nights, along with ample sunshine and low rainfall. These conditions allow the grapes to grow to full maturation with deep concentration, but still be balanced and have good acidity.
Their state of the art winery combines traditional and modern winemaking methods but always taking an artesian approach. Tradition, family and relationships are what drive Familia Cassone to make wines that over-deliver at all levels.
Unapologetically fun and distinctively fragrant, Torrontés is regarded as the signature white grape of Argentina. In many ways it bears a striking resemblance to Muscat (and in fact is an offspring of Muscat of Alexandria). Sommelier Secret—If you’re in search of a new summer sipper, look no further than Torrontés. These wines are always inexpensive, delightfully refreshing and are best enjoyed in the sunny outdoors at a picnic, poolside or on the porch.
By far the largest and best-known winemaking province in Argentina, Mendoza is responsible for over 70% of the country’s enological output. Set in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, the climate is dry and continental, presenting relatively few challenges for viticulturists during the growing season. Mendoza, divided into several distinctive sub-regions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, is the source of some of the country’s finest wines.
For many wine lovers, Mendoza is practically synonymous with Malbec. Originally a Bordelaise variety brought to Argentina by the French in the mid-1800s, here it found success and renown that it never knew in its homeland where a finicky climate gives mixed results. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir are all widely planted here as well (and sometimes even blended with each other or Malbec). Mendoza's main white varieties include Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.