Which grape defines Torrontés wines grown in the Cafayate region?

Which grape defines Torrontés wines grown in the Cafayate region?

• A. Torrontés
• B. Merlot
• C. Chardonnay
• D. Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer: (A)

In Cafayate, the wines that carry the Torrontés name are defined by the Torrontés grape itself. This aromatic white variety thrives at high altitudes and produces wines with perfumed floral and citrus notes, plus bright, refreshing acidity—hallmarks of the Cafayate Torrontés style. The other grapes listed—Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon—are different varietals and would yield wines with distinct profiles, not the Torrontés character that defines wines from this region.

In Cafayate, the wines that carry the Torrontés name are defined by the Torrontés grape itself. This aromatic white variety thrives at high altitudes and produces wines with perfumed floral and citrus notes, plus bright, refreshing acidity—hallmarks of the Cafayate Torrontés style. The other grapes listed—Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon—are different varietals and would yield wines with distinct profiles, not the Torrontés character that defines wines from this region.