By now most wine drinkers has heard of Argentina's famous Malbec... the red wine that practically put Argentina on the map for wine lovers. Well tonight I decided to branch out to the white of the country and test its up and coming Torrontes. With this white, Argentina hopes to put itself on par with California's Chardonnay. Such an ambitious goal was definitely worth a taste... and taste we did. The following were our chooses:
1.) Crios De Susana Balbo Torrontes
2.) Finca La Martina Torrontes
3.) Bodega Catena Zapata Torrontes Alamos
Out of the glass the Crios was slight yellow in color. The aroma had a strong citrus smell resembling pinot griog yet on the palate the wine was slightly sweet and crisp. Overall it was a mutually loved wine by the whole party.
The Finca La Martina was extremely light in comparison. In fact it was so light that one guest commented that it was almost like drinking spring water. Even the color was lighter and more translucent. The general consensus was indifference for the wine, but it was pretty drinkable, especially on a warm summer night.
The final wine was the Bodega Catena, which surprisingly resembled more of a Sauvignon Blanc. The wine which couldn't have been more different than the previous two was highly acidic. The initial sharp aroma was followed by a strong mineral flavor on the palate. Though a few at the party did enjoy the wine, many thought it paled in comparison to the other two.
At the end it was the Crios that many agreed they would seek out at the wine store during their next visit. Luckily for it's presence the Torrontes has been well accepted and soon I imagine a common showing at dinning room tables.
Last but not least no tasting is complete without some hors d'oeuvres...
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| Angel Hair in a Mushrrom Ragu Sauce |
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| Smoked Salmon w/ Creme Fraiche & Pickled Onions |
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| Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil w/ an Asian twist |
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| Salmon Mousse |
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