Encyclopedia · White grape
Argentina's signature white: Muscat-derived floral intensity — rose petal, jasmine, peach blossom — over a crisp, dry structure. The aromatic profile suggests sweetness the palate never delivers.
Acidity med–high · Alcohol med · RS bone dry
Climate High altitude (1,700–3,000m). Extreme diurnal range. Intense UV. Dry continental.
Style Stainless only. No MLF. Altitude preserves crisp acidity and floral lift. The benchmark region.
Tell Rose petal and jasmine, white flower, citrus, bone dry, brisk acidity, clean finish
Climate High altitude but lower than Salta. Warm days, cool nights. Andes foothills.
Style Stainless. Bone dry. Slightly fuller and less aromatic than Salta due to lower elevation.
Tell Rose petal and peach blossom, white flower and citrus, slightly fuller, bone dry
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