Firstly I want to start off with a bit of some basic information that I get asked about a lot. It may also be something that you are wondering about as well and maybe something you are embarrassed to ask about
What is acid in wine and why is it so important?
What exactly is acid in wine? Well…acid is what makes your mouth water when you are drinking a wine and it’s what activates your taste buds. Wines with higher acidity are usually served before a meal or during the first course to help your palate open up and welcome food into it.
When a wine has good acidity it makes it easier to match it with food. When you are pairing wine and food, you want to have a good balance or acidity, fat, salt and sweetness. When everything balances together, it makes the dish and the wine work together in your mouth
Okay, now that’s out of the way we can talk about the wine of the week
This week, I’m taking you to South America, Argentina specifically and we are drinking Torrontes
You may or may not have had it before, but I wanted to reintroduce you to one of my favourite grapes south of the Equator.
It is native to Argentina, typically in the provinces of Salta and Rio Negro. It’s crispy and refreshing, kind of like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay. It is also very aromatic and can be compared to a Muscadet or Riesling in regards to the fruit characteristic.
It typically has medium acidity, which makes it perfect for many different styles of food. Torrontes has aromas of citrus and rose petals and can match very well with creamy styles of cheeses or sauces
I would easily serve it with vegetable, fish, pork or chicken dishes. It can be drank on its own, but I think it pairs so well with so many styles of food
This one that I have chosen is actually a blend of Torrontes and Chardonnay and comes from Fuzion which is a large producer in Mendoza. I chose it, mainly because it is organic and I wanted to see what some differences were between it and other Torrontes wines I’ve had before.
It is 13.9% alcohol so it will hold up to a lot of different spices. The price point was also pretty good at $12.95 a bottle, for an organic wine
Next time you are in the LCBO and you want to have a lively wine, pick up a bottle of Torrontes either in vintages or on the regular shelf
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