Torrontes

Vallisto · Calchaquí Valley, Argentina

Torrontes as it is known today, most likely originated in Argentina.
In Cafayate it has found its truest and finest expression. Highly-aromatic dry white wine with dazzling aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossoms, lavender, geranium and rose petals.

Farming
In conversion to certification organic

Harvest Method
Manual harvest and berry selection, handled with great care into 20-kilo (44-pound) bins in the early hours of the morning

Varietal
100% Torrontes

Age of the vineyard
Planted in 1960

Vessel
concrete and used oak barrels

Vineyard Yield
25 hl/ha

Soil composition
Deep and rocky at the foothill, presenting natural organic matter and good water retention.

Annual production
20,000 bottles

Vinification
Manual harvest and berry selection in the early hours of the morning. Grapes are destemed. Pigeage, pressing and early cold clarification.
Aging on fine lees for 6 months. 40% of this wine is aged in used
oak barrels for 6 months, witch lends body and structure.