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Winography

Torrontés Riojano

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Dry · White

Argentina's signature white grape, a Muscat of Alexandria × Criolla Chica cross. Intensely aromatic and floral, with Muscat-like perfume but dry on the palate. High altitude is key to preserving freshness.

Globalplantings
7,914
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
Argentina
92% of global total
Countriesgrown
3
across 1 continent
BodyMedium
LightFull
AcidityMedium
LowHigh
KEY AROMAS
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