Andeluna 1300 Torrontes
75 cl
/
13.5% Vol
Torrontes is one of Argentina's signature grape varieties making wines with a vibrant, perfumed and floral aroma and a light but refreshing palate.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of white flowers, citric and tropical fruits like rue, jasmine and peach.
Palate
Very vibrant with good intensity of fruit. Fresh with an intense finish
Colour
Light Green colour with silver hues
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
100% Torrontes
Alcohol %
13.5%
Style
Dry, Medium Bodied
Estate/Producer
Andeluna Cellars
Country
Argentina
Region/AOC
Mendoza
Vintage
2014
Making Techniques
Berries are selected by hand before vini cation. Fermentation by means of selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks at temperatures maintained at around 15°C (60°F). Unoaked.
Closure
Screwcap
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
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Awards and/or Press Quotes
Decanter World Wine Awards
Bronze Medal
Decanter Magazine
4 Stars
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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