Torrontes, by Vallisto
If you’ve not tried Torrontes before, you’re in for a treat. It’s a really distinctive grape - highly aromatic and flavourful, lots of floral and tropical flavours.
What makes this particular Torrentes so interesting is the altitude where the grapes are grown. At over 2,000m, Cafayate is one of the highest wine growing regions in the world. Cool nights, but the days are hot, allowing the grapes the fully ripen, but retain a high level of acidity. The result is a super flavourful and impactful wine - full of jasmine, peaches and orange blossom, but fresh, zingy and lively as well.
Why we chose it
Cafayate is an all time favourite wine region, and this is a fab example of just how good Torrontes from the region can be. A wine to raise eyebrows and expectations...yes please!
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Torrontes
Although an indigenous French grape, Torrentes is the hero white grape of Argentina. It shines high in the Andes, and this Vallisto is grown at altitude higher than most European ski resorts. Its lovely and refreshing, balanced with strong tropical flavours. Goes superbly with a Thai curry.
Vallisto
Vallisto is Pancho Lavaque's special project. And he talks our language - a great believer in experimentation in the pursuit of something new and exciting. He is pushing the boundaries for the Salta region, creating a new style of fresh and flavourful wines that are both exciting and rare