Fantasia Torrontes 2023

Mauricio Lorca

The grapes are from Famatina Valley in La Rioja Province at just under 1,000 metres above sea level, grown on vines planted at a much lower density (2,800 plants per hectare) than in Mauricio’s Mendoza vineyards, and trained in the traditional high pergola style.

This is a gorgeous little Torrontés, plenty of that sublime exotic character – jasmine scent and lychees – but superb acid structure making it really zesty and lively. Mauricio picks approximately 10% of the fruit a little early in order to achieve this refreshing style.

88 / 100, Descorchados 2020 (2019 vintage)