Astica Torrontes
| PRODUCER NAME |
Trapiche |
| COUNTRY |
Argentina |
| REGION |
Mendoza |
| APPELLATION/DOC/SUB REGION |
|
| BRAND or PRODUCT NAME |
Astica Torrontes |
| VINTAGE |
2007 |
| GRAPE VARIETY(IES) |
Torrontes |
| STYLE |
WHITE/STILL/DRY/UNOAKED |
Torrontés Riojana 100%. The grapes are hand-picked; after destemming and crushing, they undergo a cool temperature fermentation in stainless steel. Torrontés is a grape variety particular to Argentina.
'Astica' means flower in the language of the indigenous people.
TASTING NOTE
Yellow greenish colour, with golden hints. The gently aromatic bouquet has flower and citrus aromas, and a touch of spice. The palate is aromatic, fresh and gently citric, dry and soft.
| AWARDS |
None |
| FOOD PAIRING |
To be enjoyed as an aperitif, with a first course or with seafood. Astica Torrontes is excellent with mild to spicy cuisine. |
| ORGANIC |
No |
| VEGETARIAN |
No |
| VEGAN |
No |