Torrontes
White wine grape variety
Also known as Torrontes Riojano
Torrontes is a white wine grape with signature aromas of jasmine, peach, grapefruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Check aromatic intensity: Torrontes is highly floral and citrus-driven.
- Look for dry-feeling finish despite aromatic sweetness cues on the nose.
Confidence signals
- Jasmine and grapefruit profile
- High aroma with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Salta · La Rioja · Catamarca
- Classic styles: High-aroma dry Argentine white · Aromatic mountain-grown white
Common questions
Is Torrontes a red or white grape variety?
Torrontes is a white wine grape variety.
What does Torrontes smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Torrontes include jasmine, peach and grapefruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Torrontes?
Documented tells for Torrontes: Check aromatic intensity: Torrontes is highly floral and citrus-driven. and Look for dry-feeling finish despite aromatic sweetness cues on the nose..
What is Torrontes most often confused with in blind tasting?
Torrontes is most commonly confused with Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer and Moschofilero. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Torrontes grown?
Classic regions for Torrontes include Salta, La Rioja and Catamarca.