Description
Argentina lies on South America's southernmost tip. Its landscape goes through the whole gamut from arid prairie land at one end to the ice-filled glaciers of Patagonia in the very south, and plenty of green fields in between. For, besides the tango, Argentina is probably best known for its beef, but is also a major grain exporter and, since the mid 1990s, has become a considerable presence in the wine world.
Its most important wine region is Mendoza, producing 80% of the wine. The Famatina Valley, northwest of this, is comparatively small. This is where you will find La Riojana, the most important cellar in the region and one proud to boast its official 'Fairtrade' status.
San Francisco Mill comprises largely Argentina's flagship white grape, Torrontés - the "country's answer to Europe's Viognier" said The Times. It's one quite unique to Argentina which, despite its delicate aroma and zippy character, thrives in the warm climate of this South American giant.
The vines responsible for the fruit in this wine are planted at 1,000 metres in the Famatina Valley. There temperatures drop dramatically at night ensuring the grapes retain plenty of acidity and aroma. A splash of Sauvignon Blanc lifts the wine with its grassy, citrussy character.
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