Torrontés is the name for a grape that exists around Galicia in Spain, and in Argentina, although they are not actually the same grape. In Spain, the grape shows up in white wines from Ribeiro. In Argentina, there are actually three different strains-- Torrontés Riojano, Torrontés Sanjuanino, and Torrontés Mendocino, of which Riojano is the most important for export purposes. Torrontés Riojano at its best is aromatic and full bodied with high acidity, somewhat similar to Muscat. At its worst it can have very high alcohol and taste bitter. It is extremely well adapted to the high altitiude arid conditions often found in Argentina.