Which province outside Mendoza is well known for Torrontés production?

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Which province outside Mendoza is well known for Torrontés production?

Torrontés is Argentina’s signature aromatic white grape, and its most defined expression comes from Salta, especially the Cafayate area. The high-altitude vineyards—with warm days, cool nights, and intense sunlight—free the grape of over-ripening while preserving bright acidity, producing wines with distinctive floral and peachy aromas and a crisp finish. That combination has made Salta the region most closely associated with Torrontés outside Mendoza. Other provinces like Córdoba, Santa Fe, or Chaco may produce some Torrontés, but they don’t have the same renowned connection to the variety as Salta.

Torrontés is Argentina’s signature aromatic white grape, and its most defined expression comes from Salta, especially the Cafayate area. The high-altitude vineyards—with warm days, cool nights, and intense sunlight—free the grape of over-ripening while preserving bright acidity, producing wines with distinctive floral and peachy aromas and a crisp finish. That combination has made Salta the region most closely associated with Torrontés outside Mendoza. Other provinces like Córdoba, Santa Fe, or Chaco may produce some Torrontés, but they don’t have the same renowned connection to the variety as Salta.

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