Recently a lot of people in our wine tasting room have been especially interested in trying Torrentes, the flagship white wine of Argentina, because of a high profile New York Times article about how it’s going to become as famous as Argentine Malbec has become in international markets. This is nothing new to Argentines or tourists that have visited wineries in Mendoza or Salta, or for that matter an Anuva Wines tasting, but it still is exciting for the varietal to get such recognition and respect by critics.
One of the reasons I personally love Torrontes so much is that it pairs well with a wide variety of foods, and served at a range of occasions, events, and activities. Obviously it is a great wine to bring to a summer barbeque or a picnic on a sunny day because it’s so refreshing and crisp, but it also pairs wonderfully with fish, melon wrapped with prosciutto, pasta with light sauces (I recommend it with a good pasta primavera), or my favorite, with spicy asian foods like curries or noodle dishes. When you get around to buying a bottle of the wine, I recommend you compare the nose (smell) and mouth (taste) of Torrontes. Here in Argentina the grape is referred to as the “mentirosa,” which means “liar” in English. I don’t want to give away why it’s been nicknamed this, but I’m sure you’ll be able to figure it out why after tasting it!
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