Argentinian White Wines
Argentina is the fifth largest producer of wine in the world and until recently was a large consumer too. However economic crisis and spiralling inflation have helped reduce their domestic consumption. At the same time a shift in political attitudes opened up Argentina’s borders and investors from the USA and Europe invested heavily in vineyard and winery projects.
The results were a dramatic improvement in quality and the replanting of some traditional grape varieties with International ones, and the introduction of Argentinian white wines onto the International market. Argentinian white grapes of note include Torontes for the white and Bonarda and Tannat for the red. They are best known for their excellent reds made from the Malbec grape, which ripens far better in the Argentinian climate than it ever could in it’s native France. Argentina lies between the same lines of latitude as South Africa, South Australia and New Zealand and has a similar climate. Add to this glorious sunshine, the cooling effect of the vineyards at altitude in the foothills of the Andes and Argentina has the natural attributes to produce truly world class wines.
Argentina’s image has suffered due to the mass produced cheap plonk featured in the supermarkets for the last few years, and the low-end Argentinian white wines imported by the big on-trade wholesalers. But don’t be fooled, that is much more a reflection on the supermarkets and wholesalers than on Argentina! The quality end of the spectrum in Argentina is right up there amongst the very best in the world. They’re able to produce stunning world class wines and at very competitive prices. If you’ve never tried GOOD Argentinian white wine before please try a few bottles from our site, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it years ago! Value for money they are currently unbeatable.
Mauricio Lorca has created this superb white blend to accompany his fantastic red varietals in his Block One range.
The grapes are sourced from two premier vineyards in the Uco Valley, fermented in part in oak for complexity, and the rest in stainless steel for freshness.
Big fruit flavours on the palate, peach, apple and melon, full and round in the mouth. Then the subtle oak comes in on the long buttery finish.
This is very good wine and RRP is over £20. This is the end of the 2021 stock so grab a bargain while stocks last.
£14.99
Mauricio Lorca has created this superb white blend to accompany his fantastic red varietals in his Block One range.
The grapes are sourced from two premier vineyards in the Uco Valley, fermented in part in oak for complexity, and the rest in stainless steel for freshness.
Big fruit flavours on the palate, peach, apple and melon, full and round in the mouth. Then the subtle oak comes in on the long buttery finish.
This is very good wine and RRP is over £20. This is the end of the 2021 stock so grab a bargain while stocks last.
£14.99
Another addition to Mauricio Lorca’s superb Block One range.
The grapes are sourced from Mauricio’s vineyard at Vista Flores in the Uco Valley. Aged in new oak for 6 months.
Pale gold in colour with noticeable oak on the nose. Big and buttery in the mouth but not heavy. The oak is well balanced and integrated giving a full mouthfeel but still being clean and fresh on the finish, where the natural acidity from the high altitude of the vineyard cuts in cleansing the palate. More reminiscent of Burgundy than “new world” chardonnay.
This is very good wine and RRP is £20+. This is the end of the 2021 stock so grab a bargain while stocks last.
£14.99
Another addition to Mauricio Lorca’s superb Block One range.
The grapes are sourced from Mauricio’s vineyard at Vista Flores in the Uco Valley. Aged in new oak for 6 months.
Pale gold in colour with noticeable oak on the nose. Big and buttery in the mouth but not heavy. The oak is well balanced and integrated giving a full mouthfeel but still being clean and fresh on the finish, where the natural acidity from the high altitude of the vineyard cuts in cleansing the palate. More reminiscent of Burgundy than “new world” chardonnay.
This is very good wine and RRP is £20+. This is the end of the 2021 stock so grab a bargain while stocks last.
£14.99
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