Amalaya Blanco
Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Argentina
For centuries, farmers made offerings in hope for a miracle - as Amalaya translates in the local language - for a bountiful harvest.
It is located at 1800masl (5,900ft), in the Calchaquí Valley, northwest of Argentina. The region stands out as one of The Highest Vineyards In The World, characterized by its dry climate with no more than 150 mm annual rainfall, with significant thermal amplitude; rocky and sandy soil.
Tasting Notes
Shiny gold very limpid color. Citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon skins dominate the nose. In mouth, delicate and silky yet fresh and crisp with good acidity and a distinctive mineral note.
Harvest Notes
January-February 2024
Vineyard Notes
This wine is made with grapes from San Isidro Estate, located at 1800 meters above sea level. Manual harvest and fermentation at very low temperatures.
Vineyards Location: San Isidro and Las Mercedes Estates
Technical Info
Varietals: 85% Torrontés and 15% Riesling
Alcohol: 13%
Total Acidity: 5.92 g/l
pH: 3.23
Residual Sugar: 2.44 g/l
For centuries, farmers made offerings in hope for a miracle - as Amalaya translates in the local language - for a bountiful harvest.
It is located at 1800masl (5,900ft), in the Calchaquí Valley, northwest of Argentina. The region stands out as one of The Highest Vineyards In The World, characterized by its dry climate with no more than 150 mm annual rainfall, with significant thermal amplitude; rocky and sandy soil.
Tasting Notes
Shiny gold very limpid color. Citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon skins dominate the nose. In mouth, delicate and silky yet fresh and crisp with good acidity and a distinctive mineral note.
Harvest Notes
January-February 2023
Vineyard Notes
This wine is made with grapes from San Isidro Estate, located at 1800 meters above sea level. Manual harvest and fermentation at very low temperatures.
Vineyards Location: San Isidro and Las Mercedes Estates
Technical Info
Varietals: 85% Torrontés and 15% Riesling
Alcohol: 13%
Total Acidity: 5.92 g/l
pH: 3.23
Residual Sugar: 2.44 g/l
Tasting Notes
Shiny gold very limpid color. Citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon skins dominate the nose. In mouth, delicate and silky yet fresh and crisp with good acidity and a distinctive mineral note.
Harvest Notes
January-February 2020
Vineyard Notes
This wine is made with grapes from San Isidro Estate, located at 1800 meters above sea level. Manual harvest and fermentation at very low temperatures.
Vineyards Location: Finca San Isidro & Finca Las Mercedes
Technical Info
Varietals: 85% Torrontés and 15% Riesling
Alcohol: 13%
Total Acidity: 5.92 g/l
pH: 3.23
Residual Sugar: 2.44 g/l
Tasting Notes
Shiny gold very limpid color. Citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon skins dominate the nose. In mouth, delicate and silky yet fresh and crisp with good acidity and a distinctive mineral note.
Vineyard Notes
This wine is made with grapes from San Isidro Estate, located at 1800 meters above sea level. Manual harvest and fermentation at very low temperatures. Vineyards Location Finca San Isidro & Finca Las Mercedes Harvest January-February 2020
Technical Info
Varietals: 85% Torrontés and 15% Riesling Alc: 13% Total Acidity: 5.92 g/l pH: 3.23 Residual Sugar: 2.44 g/l
Tasting Notes
Shiny gold very limpid color. Citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon skins dominate the nose. In mouth, delicate and silky yet fresh and crisp with good acidity and a distinctive mineral note.
Vineyard Notes
This wine is made with grapes from San Isidro Estate, located at 1800 meters above sea level. Manual harvest and fermentation at very low temperatures. Vineyards Location Finca San Isidro & Finca Las Mercedes Harvest January-February 2020
Technical Info
Varietals: 85% Torrontés and 15% Riesling Total Acidity: 5.92 g/l pH: 3.23 Residual Sugar: 2.44 g/l
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