Torrontés: The Delicious Antidote to White Wine Fatigue

It’s no longer a secret (thankfully) that South America is home to some world-class Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc wines. Chile’s Calcu, Argentina’s Aniello and Uruguay’s Marichal are standout producers. Whenever we reach for a bottle of white wine after a long day, it’s usually one of these beauties.

South America’s extravagant gifts to the wine world don’t end there. The continent is also home to Torrontés, a wildly perfumed, refreshingly crisp white wine that is perfect for days when Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc just won’t do.

Imagine sticking your nose into a bowl full of the freshest peaches and apricots. Add a whiff of white flowers and that’s Torrontés. Oak rarely, if ever, touches it.

Torrontés flourishes primarily in Argentina at high altitudes, though some can also be found in Chile. Virtually none is planted outside these two countries.

As captivating as it is to drink, Torrontés has a reputation for being difficult to grow. It demands great care and precision in the vineyard. Only producers with the most resolute commitments to quality can bring the best of out it. One of those is Tercos (whose name means “stubborn” after all). Owners Pedro and Patricio Santos, sons of famed Malbec winemaker Ricardo Santos, take no shortcuts in the vineyard, and the result is a Torrontés that will both quench your thirst and leave you wanting more.