Finca Las Moras Pacha Mama Torrontés 2015 San Juan, Argentina 75cl

Finca Las Moras is one of the leading names in San Juan, the warm province north of Mendoza, and its Pacha Mama range is dedicated to organically grown fruit. The name honours the Andean earth goddess, a fitting badge for the winery’s greener, more sustainable line.

This is Torrontés, the aromatic white grape that Argentina has made its own. Farmed organically for the Pacha Mama label, it is made in a light, unoaked style that puts the grape’s remarkable perfume front and centre rather than hiding it behind winemaking. San Juan’s sunshine ripens the fruit while the wine stays fresh and dry.

The 2015 was made for early drinking, when Torrontés is at its most expressive. Aromatic whites like this reward being enjoyed young and fresh rather than kept, so it is a bottle to open sooner rather than later.

Expect a lifted nose of rose petal, orange blossom and citrus, following through to a dry, light-bodied palate with gentle grapefruit freshness and a clean finish. The aromatics promise more sweetness than the palate delivers, which is part of the grape’s charm and its versatility at the table. Serve it well chilled.

Organically grown Torrontés is a great introduction to Argentine white wine and a natural partner for aromatic and lightly spiced food. Try it with Thai or Indian dishes, sushi, fresh goat’s cheese or simply well chilled as an aperitif on a warm afternoon. Its perfumed, low-key style also makes it an easy crowd-pleaser at a summer gathering, where its floral lift stands out among heavier whites.