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 (Argentina) · Mendoza (Argentina) · Cuyo (Argentina)
- 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 (Argentina), Mendoza (Argentina) and Cuyo (Argentina).