Torrontes Seleccion de Salta (2024) - El Hijo Prodigo

Torrontes is an indigenous Argentinian variety, famous for its aromatic character. The Valle de Cafayate is one of the highest wine regions in the world.

The appellation: IG Valle de Cafayate

What to eat with Torrontes Seleccion de Salta

Who makes it: El Hijo Prodigo

Founded in 2002, El Hijo Prodigo is a high-end wine estate at Mendoza, Argentina. Created by Alessandro Speri, a member of a well-known winegrowing family from Valpolicella, the winery stands out for its attention to quality and tradition, combining modern techniques with a deep respect for the land. A philosophy of painstaking work underpins wines that tell the story and culture of the region. The vineyards, at La Consulta in the Valle de Uco, benefit from a unique climate and rich soils, which give the wines a distinctive, complex personality. The winery specialises in making elegant wines, focusing on varieties such as Malbec, Tempranillo and Torrontés, each of which expresses the character of the Argentine terroir.

The vine of Torrontes Seleccion de Salta

Torrontés

Torrontés is an aromatic white grape variety native to Latin America, particularly associated with Argentina but also grown in other South American regions such as Peru. Famous for its fresh, fragrant and floral wines, Torrontés is often considered one of the wine treasures of the region.

Torrontes Seleccion de Salta: the area of the Valle de Cafayate

Climate: Desert

Altitude: High Altitude (800-1.200 m above sea level)

Soil: Sandy / Silty

Geographical setting: Valley

Profile of Torrontes Seleccion de Salta

Primary aromas: Citrus, White flowers, Jasmine

Secondary aromas: Aromatic herbs

Tertiary aromas: Citrus, White flowers, Jasmine

Tasting notes: Straw yellow in colour with greenish highlights, on the nose it offers hints of white flowers, jasmine and citrus. On the palate there are citrus notes and good aromatic intensity, with a long, pleasant finish.