Alamos - Torrontes Mendoza 2017
Alamos Description
The exceptional wines of Alamos epitomize the adventurous spirit of Argentina’s high-altitude wine growing. Embracing the authentic character of Argentina’s signature grapes, Alamos showcases the best of Mendoza and Salta. Our wines are grown in the shadow of the Andes Mountains at elevations of 3,000 to 10,000 feet, where intense sunlight, cool evening temperatures and mineral-rich irrigation from mountain snow melt translate into the rich, layered aromas and flavors of Argentina’s hallmark varieties.
Argentina’s only native grape, Torrontés thrives in our soaring vineyards at 5,000 to 10,000 feet in elevation, developing incredible floral aromas, bright fruit notes and refreshing acidity. Our Torrontés is grown in Salta in the far northwestern region of Argentina. In the shadow of the Andes at higher altitudes than Mendoza and much closer to the equator, Salta is one of the most extreme winegrowing regions in the world. Blazing hot summer days can reach daytime temperatures of 100 degrees of intense sunlight, plunging to as low as 55 degrees at night as the heat evaporates into the thin air. It’s a dramatic shift that allows grapes to mature and accumulate rich, bold flavors during the day and preserve beautiful acidity and structure at night.
A delightful expression of the region, the Alamos Torrontes is crisp and extraordinarily fragrant (another benefit of our high-elevation vineyards), filled with striking floral aromas of orange and jasmine blossom. On the palate, vibrant notes of peach, ripe pineapple and fresh herbs lead to a refreshing zing of acidity at the finish.
James Suckling: 90 Points
Apricots, chamomile, blossom, limes and plenty of spices. Full body, lots of stone fruit, plenty of fruitiness and a fruit-forward finish. Remains fresh and vivid. Drink now.
Wine Advocate: 90 Points
The 2017 Torrontés is now produced 100% with grapes from their own vineyard in Tolombón, with a spicy and floral but restrained nose and very good freshness. It's bottled young, fresh and unoaked to keep the primary aromas. The flavors are nicely defined, and it's long and has a dry, somehow salty finish without any bitterness. Super tasty.
-Luis Gutiérrez
Ultimate Wine Challenge
From a region with some of the highest altitude vineyards in the world, comes this stunning wine. Perfumed notes of lychee, rose petals and grapefruit pith are vivid on and delicious. Salty minerality comes through on the finish adding complexity.