Lately, when I mention Argentine wines most people think of Malbec. It’s popularity has soared over the past few years. But Argentina has a notable variety on the white wine shelf too, Torrontés.
This variety is supposedly related to Malvasia. Rather than rewrite what’s already been put out there about Torrontés, I’ll give you these links for the background on the variety:
I recently had the chance to try a Torrontés from Bodega Luigi Bosca called Finca La Linda and I’ve become an instant fan of the variety.
If I were playing a game of “guess this wine” I would probably guess this was a Viognier. That’s probably due to the intense floral aromas. Although as I contemplate it further it seems to be in between a Viognier and a Chardonnay.
It has powerful floral aromas on the nose–orange blossom in particular. It also shows some fennel, mineral and lemon aromas. The palate is crisp and light, with apple, lemon and flint. It has a subtle spice to it as well. It has a little oil on the finish. At 14.1% alcohol it has some kick for a white wine. And at just $10.99 it’s a great deal for a wine of this quality.
Overall I found this an interesting wine with depth and character. I look forward to trying other wines of this variety, as well as other wines from this producer.
Wine: Finca La Linda
Variety: Torrontés
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol: 14.1%
Rating: 88
Price: $10.99
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