The background that matters
Argentina has three cultivars called Torrontés: Riojano, Sanjuanino and Mendocino. Torrontés Riojano and Sanjuanino are offspring of Muscat of Alexandria and Criolla Chica (also known as Listán Prieto), as DNA analysis showed in 2003. Torrontés Riojano produces a dry wine with a distinct Muscat flavour.
Read it alongside this wine
This Alamos Torrontés comes from high-altitude vineyards in Salta. It is listed simply as Torrontés, so treat the parentage above as background rather than proof of which cultivar is in the bottle. Its published profile is dry, with medium(+) aroma intensity and acidity, medium body and alcohol, a medium finish, and floral, citrus fruit, stone fruit and tropical fruit aroma groups.
Try it with the review
Find the sweetness entry and the aroma groups in the review, then write one sentence describing an expressive floral nose in a dry wine. Check the acidity entry before calling the wine fresh, rather than inferring freshness from the vineyard altitude.
These are learning prompts, not guaranteed tasting results. Separate the published facts from your own observations.
Sources
- Agüero, Rodríguez, Martínez, Dangl & Meredith (2003), Identity and Parentage of Torrontés Cultivars in Argentina. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture 54(4): 318–321Checked 2026-10-06
- Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC) — Torrontes Riojano, passport dataChecked 2026-10-06
- Wines of Argentina — Argentine TorrontésChecked 2026-10-06
- Alamos (UK site) — Alamos TorrontésChecked 2026-10-06
