The Decanter Interview: Susana Balbo
Sorrel Moseley-Williams meets the Queen of Torrontés...
Torrontés
Fragrant, grapey, Muscat-like Spanish variety common in Argentina, to which it may have been originally transported from Galicia.
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South American whites: a new era
South America is now the source of an exciting and diverse array of white wines...
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Exciting Argentinian wines under £25
Find a new wine from Argentina...
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What do you need to know about Argentina to understand its wines
Wine is like the people who make it and drink it. It’s like the land from where it is born and it’s reflected in the people who want to be near it. Here are seven indispensable things you need to know...
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Salta: vineyards and empanadas in the shade of a cactus
Unique in the world, the province of Salta, in northwestern Argentina, offers stunning mountains, giant cacti and unforgettable wines.
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International Trophy winner Dry Aromatic under £15 - El Esteco, Amaru High Vineyards Torrontés, Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina 2014 (13.5%)
El Esteco was also the most awarded Argentinian winery in last year’s Decanter World Wine Awards – and the success in both years is a significant advance in the estate’s mission to create awareness about the Calchaquí Valley’s unique natural attributes.
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The long road of Torrontés
The only native variety of Argentina with international projection, according to recent studies, Torrontés originated on some Jesuit plot in the early eighteenth century, from where it began its long road to internationalisation.
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Six things you didn’t know about Argentine wine
What does a Malbec taste like? Why drink Torrontés? What curious story lies behind Bonarda? Why is Cabernet Franc taking off now?
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DWWA 2014 Regional Trophy: Argentinian Torrontes under £15
This year's Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Trophy for Argentinian Torrontes under £15 went to Zuccardi, Serie A Torrontés, Salta 2013 (14%)
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Land of Torrontes
The spirit of this emblematically unique variety from Argentina is conveyed through the voice of women, leading characters in the industry who work hand in hand with men.
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Argentina launches Torrontes test
Wines of Argentina is commissioning a study to find out what UK consumers really think about the white grape variety, Torrontes.
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Torrontes (white)
Fragrant, grapey, Muscat-like Spanish variety common in Argentina, to which it may have been originally transported from Galicia.
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Torrontés grapes
It may have fallen into obscurity in Spain, but the distinctive grape Torrontés is still making its mark in Argentina. SUSAN KEEVIL reports
