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In the glass, it shines with a bright pale yellow colour, hinting at an \u003cstrong\u003eeasy-drinking\u003c\/strong\u003e character. Thanks to its structure and rich bouquet, it is perfect for pairing with \u003cstrong\u003espicy dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, cheeses and seafood recipes, also offering remarkable ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from Yacochuya, in the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eValle de Cafayate\u003c\/strong\u003e in Argentina. The Torrontés vines are rooted in clay-silica and gravel-silica soils, cultivated according to the principles of organic and sustainable viticulture. These are \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-altitude vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, located at 2,035 metres above sea level. The unique mountain microclimate, combined with the depth of the \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, encourages a clear aromatic development and delivers a precise, vibrant and highly concentrated taste experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual harvest involves a double selection of the bunches to work only with perfectly intact grapes. This is followed by \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e in small temperature-controlled tanks, an ideal technique for preserving the natural varietal expression. The wine reveals an \u003cstrong\u003eexuberant aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e with intense notes of Muscat, lavender, verbena, exotic fruits and white flowers. On the palate, it delivers the full richness of its aromas, balanced by a \u003cstrong\u003efresh progression\u003c\/strong\u003e that finishes the sip with energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe San Pedro de Yacochuya Torrontés 2021 captures the essence of the Cafayate Valley in Argentina and is part of the Michel Rolland Collection. Produced from \u003cstrong\u003eold organic vines\u003c\/strong\u003e located at an altitude of 2,035 metres, this wine benefits from an extreme climate and clay-silica soils. After a careful manual harvest with double selection, \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature follows. 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