How do you pronounce Torrontés?

Torrontés is pronounced toh-ron-TESS.

Where does Torrontés come from?

Torrontés grows in Salta, Argentina.

What does Torrontés taste like?

Expect jasmine, lychee, white peach, citrus zest. Closest familiar reference: A dry Gewürztraminer with brighter acidity and a lighter step — all the perfume, none of the weight..

Torrontés — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: A nose full of jasmine and lychee that promises sweetness, then a dry, citrus-clean finish that never delivers it — in the best way.
Where it grows: Salta, Argentina
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The region

Salta, Argentina

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Torrontés: common questions

How do you pronounce Torrontés?: Torrontés is pronounced toh-ron-TESS.
Where does Torrontés come from?: Torrontés grows in Salta, Argentina.
What does Torrontés taste like?: Expect jasmine, lychee, white peach, citrus zest. Closest familiar reference: A dry Gewürztraminer with brighter acidity and a lighter step — all the perfume, none of the weight..

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