Similar to Gewurztraminer, Torrontés is a grape packed with floral elements, but not quite as much weight.  Highly acidic, Torrontés is cheap, and pulls in plenty of citrus notes.  The most common region producing Torrontés is Argentina, and generally will be at or around $10.  One of the most common produces of the wine is Alamos, so is there 2014 Alamos Torrontés worth the price of admission? 

Sight:  2014 Alamos Torrontés pours a pale – yellow just hinting at gold.  The edges are light and watery.

Smell:  There’s that fun fruity pebbles sort of thing going on, but they mask white grapes, limes, pineapple, and other citrus.   There are floral aromas like jasmine and honeysuckle that circle around the edges, but are overpowered by some of the more powerful fruit smells.

Sip:  The brightness pops with flavors of lime, but then fades into a slightly flabby heavy body.    The flavor of pineapple and flowers come to the forefront, mixing with hits of lime pith. [13% A.B.V.]

Savor:  The ending gets a touch bitter,  with notes of lime pith and flowers.

2014 Alamos Torrontés feels rather heavy for its lively nose.  The weight is a bit too punchy, and the bitterness gets away.  Generally, Torrontés is a nice cheap value, but there are some elements that detract from this particularly bottle.  If you’d like to try Torrontés and don’t mind a little extra bitterness and alcohol, 2014 Alamos Torrontés is a way to try it.

Verdict: Bright, Floral, Pithy, Tropical
Price: $9.99
Argentina
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