Funckenhausen La Espera Torrontes 2021, Mendoza, Argentina

Bright greenish yellow color with white flowers and citrus notes on the nose, which is typical of this varietal. This wine is made up of 100% Torrontes grapes, and has a clean and refreshing mouth feel that comes from its excellent acidity, which also makes it a more gastronomic wine. This is helped along by the winemaking process where the grapes are pressed in a pneumatic press and transferred to a stainless steel tank for fermentation. 

Funckenhausen Vineyards is the fulfillment of Mr. Kurt Heinlein’s dream, a prestigious Argentine-German businessperson who sought to develop a personal and familiar venture in the wine business to honor his ancestors (Funcke family) and leave a legacy of quality and excellence to the generations to come.

815 acres located at 850 meters – 2778 feet on a hill, close to the village of 25 de Mayo, San Rafael, South Mendoza, were the reward of several trips and many miles travelled across the province of Mendoza. Here K.H. would plant vines developing a strong bond with the terroir being explored. Patience and dedication blending with the art and passion from the professional hands of the talented technical team lead to wines that thrive to express as faithful as possible the potential of San Rafael, and more specifically of one of the highest and most renowned estates of the region – the Funckenhausen Vineyards.

PAIRING: Asian dishes, sushi, seafood, lighter meats, simple pastas with olive oil.