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86
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
With similarities to varieties from northwestern Spain, the fragrant grapefruit and floral torrontés grape is Argentina’s signature white. Lavender, incense, tangerine and licorice aromas in a tender, barely off-dry style. Very good length.
www.metrowines.com.
- Price:
- $14.85
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Torrontés
- Vintage:
- 2007
- Region:
- Mendoza
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