Features
Name:
Valle de Cafayate Torrontés 2020
Terrain:
clayey-siliceous, gravelly-siliceous gravel.
Cellar
The Vallisto winery was founded in 2010 in Cafayate, a city in the province of Salta, as the brainchild of three oenologists, Francisco Lavaque, Marcelo Pelleriti and Hugh Ryman, to produce high quality wines in Argentina from its flagship grape, malbec. In addition to malbec, vineyards of other important Argentine varieties such as pais and torrontés, the latter a white grape, are also recovered. The name 'Vallisto' is a tribute to the indigenous population of the Cafayate Valley. At the foot of the Andes mountain range, on particularly rocky terrain, the plants are located at very high altitudes, between 1,900 and 2,600 metres above sea level, and benefit from the exceptionally sunny climate. This characteristic climate, combined with the significant temperature fluctuations between day and night due to the presence of the Andes, create the conditions for optimal ripening of the grapes. In the wine cellar, ageing can take place either in oak barrels or in cement vats, depending on the labels to be produced, which are also carried out through minimal oenological interventions.
Description
The grapes come from 60-year-old vines cultivated at an altitude of 1,800 metres and after fermentation, one part of the wine matures on the fine lees, while another in wood. A white wine with the highest territorial expression.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Greenish in colour, the nose is striking for its delightful aromatic hints of flowers, jasmine, elderflower, orange blossom, exotic fruit salad, through to more complex notes of thyme and almonds that can also be perceived during tasting. The sip brings a marked freshness that invites drinking and a slight savouriness. The finish is consistent, balanced and leaves a touch of ginger aroma.
Storage time:
2-5 years
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and softly pressed, then vinified at a controlled temperature and with the addition of selected yeasts. Maturation on fine lees lasts 6 months, while a 30% of the wine is aged for 6 months in oak barrels.
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