Salta
Torrontés Riojano, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon are among its grapes.
To get started
Start with Torrontés, then compare a Salta Malbec with a Mendoza Malbec. Keep vintages similar and check precise origins before generalising.
Key grapes
Torrontés Riojano — An Argentine white grape grown in Salta province. Record aromatic intensity and palate sweetness separately, then try a spiced dish with little chilli heat.
Malbec — Deep colour, plum and a plush texture. Deep colour does not always mean harsh tannins: check freshness and texture, especially across sites of different altitude.
Cabernet Sauvignon — Structure, blackcurrant and ageing potential. Compare a young Cabernet with a mature one: tannins soften while fruit aromas can evolve.
Compare regions
Compare regions in the same country too: the same grape can produce different wines as climate, site and producer choices change.
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
