Torrontes Sanjuanino
White wine grape variety
Also known as Torrontes de San Juan
Torrontes Sanjuanino is a white wine grape with signature aromas of rose petal, peach, citrus. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Airen and Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on rose-floral notes with peach and citrus fruit.
- Anchor Torrontes Sanjuanino via medium/medium frame.
Confidence signals
- Torrontes Sanjuanino profile
- Rose petal on a medium/medium frame typical of Torrontes Sanjuanino.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: San Juan · Mendoza · Cuyo
- Classic styles: Argentine Torrontes family member from Muscat of Alexandria (#8241) and Criolla Chica / Listán Prieto (#6860) lineage with medium aromatic intensity · Floral stone-fruit profile with low tannin and moderate-plus aromatic lift
Common questions
Is Torrontes Sanjuanino a red or white grape variety?
Torrontes Sanjuanino is a white wine grape variety.
What does Torrontes Sanjuanino smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Torrontes Sanjuanino include rose petal, peach and citrus. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Torrontes Sanjuanino?
Documented tells for Torrontes Sanjuanino: Anchor on rose-floral notes with peach and citrus fruit. and Anchor Torrontes Sanjuanino via medium/medium frame..
What is Torrontes Sanjuanino most often confused with in blind tasting?
Torrontes Sanjuanino is most commonly confused with Airen, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains and Torrontes. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Torrontes Sanjuanino grown?
Classic regions for Torrontes Sanjuanino include San Juan, Mendoza and Cuyo.