Bodega Colome Torrontes 2012
-
Tasting
Panel -
Wine &
Spirits - Decanter
Product Details
Your Rating
Somm Note
Winemaker Notes
Complex and graceful, this is a wonderful match for delicate fish and shellfish, Nicoise salad, polenta and Asian fusion cuisine.
Professional Ratings
-
Tasting Panel
Silky and smooth with lovely spice, tangy acidity, graceful balance and seamless structure; long and delicious.
-
Wine & Spirits
This is floral and juicy, with the soft feel of cream over peaches. The ripe flavors give a sense of sweetness, shocked by a current of acidity that runs through the middle of it, leaving a pleasantly refreshing sensation.
Best buy -
Decanter
The fruit for this wine comes from vineyards at 1,700m above sea level, and shows bright rhubarb and grapefruit on a textured palate polished off with a light shake of spice.
Other Vintages
2022-
James
Suckling -
Wilfred
Wong -
Robert
Parker -
Wine
Spectator
-
James
Suckling -
Wine &
Spirits
-
Robert
Parker
-
James
Suckling - Decanter
-
James
Suckling -
Robert
Parker -
Wine &
Spirits
- Decanter
-
James
Suckling
- Decanter
-
Robert
Parker
-
James
Suckling
-
Wine &
Spirits
-
Wine
Enthusiast
-
Robert
Parker -
Wine
Enthusiast -
Wine
Spectator
-
Wine
Enthusiast
-
Wine
Spectator
Unapologetically fun and distinctively fragrant, Torrontés is regarded as the signature white grape of Argentina. In many ways it bears a striking resemblance to Muscat (and in fact is an offspring of Muscat of Alexandria). Sommelier Secret—If you’re in search of a new summer sipper, look no further than Torrontés. These wines are always inexpensive, delightfully refreshing and are best enjoyed in the sunny outdoors at a picnic, poolside or on the porch.
With vineyards tretching along the eastern side of the Andes Mountains from Patagonia in the south to Salta in the north, Argentina is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic wine producing countries—and most important in South America.
Since the late 20th century vineyard investments, improved winery technology and a commitment to innovation have all contributed to the country’s burgeoning image as a producer of great wines at all price points. The climate here is diverse but generally continental and agreeable, with hot, dry summers and cold snowy winters—a positive, as snow melt from the Andes Mountains is used heavily to irrigate vineyards. Grapes very rarely have any difficulty achieving full ripeness.
Argentina’s famous Mendoza region, responsible for more than 70% of Argentina’s wine production, is further divided into several sub-regions, with Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley most noteworthy. Red wines dominate here, especially Malbec, the country’s star variety, while Chardonnay is the most successful white.
The province of San Juan is best known for blends of Bonarda and Syrah. Torrontés is a specialty of the La Rioja and Salta regions, the latter of which is also responsible for excellent Malbecs grown at very high elevation.