Winery Michel TorinoAltimus
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec and the Tannat.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Altimus from the Winery Michel Torino
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Altimus of Winery Michel Torino in the region of Salta is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Altimus
Pairings that work perfectly with Altimus
Original food and wine pairings with Altimus
The Altimus of Winery Michel Torino matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of tunisian molokheya, pho soup or semolina-merguez salad.
Details and technical informations about Winery Michel Torino's Altimus.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Informations about the Winery Michel Torino
The Winery Michel Torino is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 69 wines for sale in the of Calchaqui Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Calchaqui Valley
Valleys of north-west Argentina (Salta, Catamarca, Tucumán), among the highest vineyards in the world (1,500-3,100 m). Signature Torrontés as Argentina's emblematic white: aromatic and fresh with notes of orange blossom, rose, jasmine, white peach, lychee, citrus and a mineral touch, taut refreshing palate — peaking in Cafayate. Concentrated altitude Malbec (blackberry, violet, spices), firm Cabernet, dense Tannat. Sunlit, fresh wines.
The wine region of Salta
Argentine northwest province, vineyards among the world's highest (1,500-2,800 m) in the Calchaquí Valleys. Torrontés Riojano signature as king white: aromatic and expressive with signature notes of rose, jasmine, white peach, citrus, orange blossom and a musky touch, dry yet round palate — considered the country's finest. Tense altitude Malbec (blackberry, violet, ink), firm Cabernet, dense Tannat. Dry climate, strong thermal swings.
The word of the wine: Shipping (liquor)
In champagne and wines made according to the traditional method, wine is added before corking to fill the void in the bottle created by disgorging. This added wine is often sweetened by sugar incorporated in variable proportions according to the style of wine sought (see dosage). Syn.: liqueur de dosage.
