2011 Fabre Montmayou Torrontes Reserva

[Brom]

I was entirely unfamiliar with this grape when I came across this wine. A very pleasant surprise to me. I was heading out to turn a friend on to a fried calamari variant at a local pizzaria/Italian sit-down (Calamari Siciliano - served with garlic slices, hot cherry peppers and capers in a white wine sauce). I hit the local reputable wine shop and as I recall, asked for a "dirt cheap" white.

I've since bought a few more bottles and hope to drink this wine several times through the summer. Fabre Montmayou probably has limited distribution in the U.S, but for those interested in trying Torrontes, I can note that NY Times reviewed samples back in february 2011 and the results of that taste testing are still on-line.