{"product_id":"amalaya-torrontes","title":"Bodega Amalaya Blanco, Argentina","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 1,800 metres above sea level, aromatic Torrontés meets citrus-driven Riesling in 2024 Bodega Amalaya Blanco. This 85\/15 blend draws its character from Cafayate’s intense sunlight, cool nights and rocky, sandy soils, balancing floral fragrance and silky texture with crisp acidity and a dry, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85% Torrontés and 15% Riesling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.92 g\/L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.23.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.44 g\/L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow fermentation at low temperatures using selected yeasts to preserve varietal aromatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three months in stainless steel tanks, followed by two months in bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLees Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two months before bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked, with selection in the vineyard and again on the winery sorting table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e January–February 2024.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finca San Isidro and Finca Las Mercedes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1,800 metres above sea level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocky, sandy and low in nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2024.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwcap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetarian and vegan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larissa and Christoph Ehrbar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jorge Noguera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright gold with green highlights, the wine opens with grapefruit and lemon peel, followed by blossom, green apple, and peach. A delicate, silky texture gives the palate breadth, while lively acidity keeps the fruit clearly defined. Citrus peel and a distinctive mineral impression linger through the dry, crisp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tim Atkin, June 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Claire Nesbitt, JamesSuckling.com, March 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinous, October 2024.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 2010, Bodega Amalaya reflects Larissa and Christoph Ehrbar’s vision for fresh, expressive wines from the Calchaquí Valley, continuing the Argentine wine legacy of Donald Hess. Its name means “hope for a miracle,” recalling the offerings farmers made in anticipation of a successful harvest. Part of Grupo Colomé, the winery works with winemaker Jorge Noguera to explore local varieties and complementary blends that express Cafayate’s distinctive growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 8–10°C in a medium-sized white wine glass. Pair with grilled fish, citrus-dressed prawns, vegetable pasta, fresh cheeses or gently spiced Chinese dishes. Enjoy now through 2027 for its floral aromatics, bright fruit and refreshing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buena Vida Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"2024 \/ 750mL","offer_id":67588550754359,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Bodega_Amalaya_Blanco_Argentina_2024_4eab2c24-f332-4183-85ea-7f918f5dba4f.png?v=1792126199","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/amalaya-torrontes","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}