Filosur Torrontes 2008

Filosur Torrontes 2008

Andeluna was created by its owner, international businessman H.Ward Lay (son of the founder of Lays – the parent company of Walkers crisps). The winery and vineyards are situated in the beautiful Uco Valley close to the town of Tupungato. This area, close to the Andes, is producing some of the best fruit in Argentina and according to us is already producing world-class Cabernet. Filosur is Andeluna’s introductory range where the focus is on fresh flavours and easy drinking style


Tasting Note:   Pale straw colour with green hue, highly perfumed nose of white peaches, blossoms and citrus fruits. Dry with crisp acidity, light spice and citrus on the palate.
Style: Light bodied.
Variety:   100% Torrontés.
Viticulture:   Fruit was sourced from vines grown at high altitudes of 1300 metres. Tupungato has high levels of sunshine hours and low rainfall, the winery irrigates with water from the snowmelt on the Andes Mountains.
Region:    Mendoza
Soil Type:    Alluvial, sandy stone (good drainage).
Winemaker:   Silvio Alberto with consultant Michael Rolland.
Closure:   Screwcap.
Fermentation:      100% fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Alcohol:   13%   
Total Acidity:    Residual Sugar.
Food:    Seafood, Thai, risotto, mild-medium cheeses.

Awards: Silvio Alberto was recently recognised as Outstanding Winemaker of the Year in Argentina