Winemaker Notes
Intense yellow with silver sparkles. The nose is intense and delicate, full of white and citrus fruits, orange peel, and oregano. The mouth is well structured, good fatty, with a vibrant acidity. Great aromatic intensity, with a long and delicate finish.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This shows beautiful aromas of dried lemons and spice with nutmeg and limes. Grapefruit, as well. Full-bodied yet fresh and lively with a lovely white-grapefruit aftertaste. Lemony, too.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
I tasted two vintages of the Torrontés from the varietal bottlings of the Argentinian varieties, including the 2018 Torrontés Serie A, produced with grapes from old vines in Salta (Tolombón). This fermented in Salta and was then transported to Mendoza, where the wine matured in contact with its fine lees in stainless steel for four months. 80,000 bottles produced.
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.
The Salta region in northern Argentina is home to world’s highest vineyards. Near the town of Payogasta, the Colomé Altura Máxima vineyard is planted at 10,206 feet in elevation.
Salta is part of the Calchaquí Valley, which benefits from more than 300 days of sun per year, subjecting its vines to considerable ultraviolet radiation. The valley experiences strong high altitude winds, even in the “lower” vineyards, which are planted at 5,413 feet. Because of these elevations and resulting extreme conditions, vines produce lower yields and thicker-skinned grapes, resulting in concentrated, aromatic and well-structured wines.
In a truly unique region, the highly aromatic variety, Torrontes, thrives; intense sun exposure allows full ripening, while cooling winds maintain the grapes’ acidity levels and phenolic balance.
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, Syrah, and, particularly, Tannat have the most potential among reds.
Upscale hotels, beautiful colonial architecture, a majestic Andean backdrop and impressive food and wine make the area attractive among tourists as well.
Salta is the fourth most important Argentine wine-producing region after Mendoza, San Juan, and La Rioja. Its oldest vineyards were planted in 1862.