Which statement about Torrontés subtypes is correct?

• A. There are four recognized Torrontés subtypes
• B. Torrontés Riojana is the only recognized subtype
• C. Torrontés Riojana, Torrontés Calchaquí, Torrontés Sanjuanino
• D. Torrontés Montaña is a recognized subtype

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is how Torrontés is categorized by region in Argentina. There are three commonly recognized regional expressions: Torrontés Riojana, Torrontés Calchaquí, and Torrontés Sanjuanino. This trio reflects distinct terroirs and style profiles tied to where the grapes are grown. Torrontés Riojana, from La Rioja, is noted for bright aromatics and high acidity; Torrontés Calchaquí, in the Calchaquí Valley of Salta, tends to have intense perfume with citrusy notes; Torrontés Sanjuanino, from San Juan, usually presents a lighter, fruit-forward character. Montaña isn’t considered a formal, widely recognized separate subtype in the standard classifications. So the option listing the three recognized names aligns with how Torrontés is typically described.