A Northwest Argentina Torrontes

A Northwest Argentina Torrontes: Wine Reviewed
Tilia Torrontes 2009 13.5% alcohol about $12

There were no marketing materials so let’s quote the back label. “Tilia, the Latin name for Linden, is a traditional tree throughout the wine country of Mendoza. For generations, local vineyard workers have used flowed to make a relaxing herbal tea after a long day’s work among the vines. The Tilia Torrontes comes from the heart of Torrontes country, Salta, Argentina. The warm sunny days and cool mountain nights produce intensively aromatic Torrontes that is crisp and refreshing. With intense floral and delicate perfumed aromatics, the Tilia Torrontes shows ripe citrus and apricot fruit and finishes with bright clean acidity. Tilia Torrontes is perfect as an aperitif, and also makes a wonderful match with light seafood dishes.” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine offered acidity and apricots that were not fully ripe. The initial meal centered on a honey-garlic barbecued chicken breast. This wine responded with powerful citrus and some caramel. When paired with the side dish of potatoes roasted in chicken fat, the wine’s fruit stepped to the back but its acidity was refreshing. Upon meeting the green beans in tomato sauce, the libation’s citrus lightened. Fresh strawberries for dessert rendered the Torrontes long with the taste of white grapefruit.

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