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Torrontés, Plata - 2009

Item # 17296 | (750)mL

Color: White
Vintage: 2009
Country: Argentina

Producer: Plata
Grape Variety: Torrontes

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Bottle Price: $9.99 $4.96
You Save: 50%
Case of 12: $107.89 $53.57

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This item is featured in Astor Center's: The Fundamentals of Cooking: An Introdu

Tasting Notes

The Torrontés grape, a distant cousin of Muscat, produces distinctively aromatic wines, and we think they are some of the best bottles to come out of Argentina lately. The “Plata” is dry on the palate, with notes of mixed white flowers, yellow plums, and even some white peppercorn on the finish. Overall, it has a remarkably fresh character, enabling it to complement lighter dishes without overwhelming them. It’s fresh and surprising each and every time you open a bottle.

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Argentina

Ever tried a sparkling Malbec? A Patagonian Pinot Noir? Argentine winemakers have long been in a position to experiment, most often with very tasty results. Many grapes flourish here, but none have been as commercially successful as Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the great undiscovered gems is Torrontés, a fresh, aromatic white variety that is best enjoyed young. The red Bonarda grape is...
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