Vallisto Torrontes (750ml)
Price: $14.99
Vallisto Description
Torrontes as it is known today, most likely originated in Argentina. In Cafayate it has found its truest and finest expression. Highly-aromatic dry white wine with dazzling aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossoms, lavender, geranium and rose petals.
Vallisto was started in 2010 by Pancho Lavaque and Hugh Ryman, both viticulturists and winemakers. They chose to honor local population by naming their winery after the native people from Cafayate Valley: Vallisto.
This project is about finding the best vineyards to express the virtues of unique terroirs within this remote area of Argentina. Vineyards are located between 1900 and 2600 meters above sea level. Pancho, a native of Cafayate, along with his team, have been focusing on rescuing old vineyards with lesser-known grape varieties. Challenging Argentina’s traditional winemaking, this young and dynamic approach is resulting in creating elegant, terroir-driven wines with a strong sense of place.
100% Torrontes from vines planted in 1960.
Manual harvest and berry selection in the early hours of the morning. Grapes are destemed. Pigeage, pressing and early cold clarification. Aging on fine lees for 6 months. 40% of this wine is aged in used oak barrels for 6 months, witch lends body and structure.
