Wine Tasting – Maipe Torrontés

Name: Chakana Wines Maipe Torrontés

Variety: 100% Torrontés

Region: Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

Country: Argentina

Year: 2013

Price: $7.95

Winery Review: Spring-like nose of fresh white peaches, pears, green apple, green melon and hints of jasmine and rose petals. On the palate, it has a beautiful structure and acidity along with the fruit flavors and plenty of body. Well balanced, this wine displays a pleasant freshness with citrus notes and a long finish. Best enjoyed in its youth either by itself, or as a wonderful partner with smoked meats, mild to medium-strong cheeses, seafood and a great partner for spicy food as well.

My Review: Delicious! This wine was a surprise. Its beautiful, deep straw color speaks to its mid-to-full bodied profile. The very floral and very sweet aroma hits the olfactory like an unexpected gift. However, what comes through on the palate in its initial taste is only the floral aspect. It’s almost rosy with a hint of a bright acid. The surprise is that while the wine smells sweet, it is actually rather dry. Perhaps not as dry as a Sauvignon Blanc or a Pinot Gris, but drier than expected. Its taste is a complete contradiction to the olfactory pick-up. It’s almost spring-like (the season) in its aroma with a fresh and crisp bite at the finish.

With food?: I tried this wine on its own, without food. The first food that comes to mind is BBQ.