Amalaya Blanco 2023

In a nutshell:
A bold and aromatic white blend from Salta in the North of Argentina.

The lowdown:
Amalaya's vineyards are in the Calchaquí Valley which is the highest wine region in the world, and one of the most remote. Torrontés, Argentina's leading white grape, makes up around 85% of this blend with the remainder being Riesling. Together they provide brilliantly intense peach, elderflower, lychee and rosewater aromas that lead on to a soft, rich and flavoursome palate freshened up by clean, mouth watering acidity. And while delicate and silky in the mouth it rounds off with a flinty mineral edge and long fruit filled finish.

The Producer:
Founded in 2010 in the stunning high-altitude Calchaqui Valley of Argentina's Salta wine region, Bodega Amalaya is part of the famous Hess Family Wine Estates from Napa Valley. Sitting over 1,800m above sea level, the vineyards soak up intense sun by day and cool off with chilly nights. This combination gives their wines amazingly concentrated flavours, brisk acidity, and fine tannins. Their wines are a treat, capturing the unique character of their extraordinary terroir.

When to drink:
Racy, fresh and nicely structured it's just the thing to have with seafood dishes like seared squid.

Suitable for Vegans

Categories	Wine / White Wine / Floral & Aromatic Whites
Country	Argentina
Grape Variety	Torrontes , Riesling
Vintage	2023
Volume	75cl
ABV	12.5%
Vegan/Vegetarian	Vegan
SKU	HE0V12WN