Roberto Henriquez Torontel Super Estrella 2023 750ml

Roberto Henríquez spent several years working in South Africa, Canada and France before going on to study agronomy and enology. In 2015 he moved back home to Biobío and began his own project based on the grape Pais, in part motivated by Louis Antoine Luyt. Quickly he got a lot of recognition due to his most important work in principle of recovering the traditional viticultre in the South of Chile, by obtaining a delicate rusticity in all his wines. Torontel is a grape that evolved from a natural cross of Moscatel de Alejandria and Pais. A white wine rich in spices and floral tones. This is an intense wine with tremendous body and acidity, with especially with firm, sharp tannins.

• Country: Chile
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White

Varietal

Torrontes

Torrontés is Argentina’s flagship white grape variety, celebrated for its intensely aromatic profile and crisp acidity. Though its exact origins remain debated, it is believed to be a natural cross between Criolla Chica (Mission grape) and Muscat of Alexandria, which explains its signature floral and fruity characteristics. The finest Torrontés wines come from high-altitude vineyards in Salta, particularly Cafayate, where cooler temperatures help retain freshness and enhance aromatics.

What makes Torrontés unique is its Muscat-like perfume, with notes of orange blossom, jasmine, rose petals, and honeysuckle, alongside flavors of ripe peach, apricot, citrus, and tropical fruit. Despite its sweet aroma, most Torrontés wines are dry, with bright acidity that balances the fruitiness.

This grape thrives in sunny, arid conditions, producing wines that are light-bodied, fresh, and food-friendly. It pairs well with spicy cuisine, seafood, and aromatic dishes, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy expressive, floral white wines.