Where to Buy Torrontés in the UK in 2026

Torrontés is genuinely hard to find in the UK ; most wine shops don’t stock it, and most people have never heard of it. That’s
exactly why this page exists. Here is every reliable place you can actually buy it right now, from supermarkets to specialist
merchants, with honest notes on what each one carries.

The Easiest Option: Supermarkets

The most accessible Famatina Valley wine in the UK comes from La Riojana — the world’s largest Fairtrade organic wine producer, based in Chilecito in the Famatina Valley. Their wines are stocked in two major UK retailers:

  • Co-op — stocks the Co-op Fairtrade Torrontés-Chardonnay blend, made by La Riojana from Famatina Valley grapes. Available in stores nationwide and online.
  • Waitrose — stocks La Riojana’s Tilimuqui Fairtrade Organic Malbec and the broader Santa Florentina organic range. Check waitrosecellar.com for current availability.

These won’t be labelled “Torrontés” prominently — look for La Riojana or Santa Florentina on the label, or check the grape variety on the back. The Torrontés-Chardonnay blend is the most widely available and a great introduction to the style.

Online Specialists: The Best Selection

For a wider range and bottles labelled purely as Torrontés, these UK online merchants are your best options:

VINVM (vinvm.co.uk)

A specialist fine wine merchant with one of the best Torrontés selections in the UK. Ships nationwide. Good for those wanting to explore beyond the entry level. Browse their Torrontés range at vinvm.co.uk/wines-by-grape/torrontes.

Laithwaites (laithwaites.co.uk)

One of the UK’s largest wine retailers stocks Torrontés and ships to most UK addresses. Good value and reliable delivery. Worth checking their Argentine white wine section.

Wine Direct (winedirect.co.uk)

A solid online wine superstore with Torrontés in stock. Useful if you want to compare a few different producers before committing to a case.

Great Wines Direct (greatwinesdirect.co.uk)

Stocks several Torrontés expressions with tasting notes. Good descriptions to help you pick the right style — particularly if you’re new to the grape.

Corney & Barrow (corneyandbarrow.com)

A prestigious London merchant stocking La Riojana’s Santa Florentina Organic Torrontés-Chardonnay Fairtrade. A step up in quality and a beautiful bottle if you’re buying as a gift.

What to Look For on the Label

Torrontés comes in three varieties — Riojano, Sanjuanino, and Mendocino. The one worth seeking out is Torrontés Riojano, grown in the Famatina Valley and La Rioja province. It’s the most aromatic, the most expressive, and the one with the deepest connection to the region’s indigenous agricultural history.

Torrontés comes in three varieties — Riojano, Sanjuanino, and Mendocino. The one worth seeking out is Torrontés Riojano, grown in the Famatina Valley and La Rioja province. It’s the most aromatic, the most expressive, and the one with the deepest connection to the region’s indigenous agricultural history.

  • Look for Torrontés Riojano on the label — not just “Torrontés”
  • Producer to know: La Riojana — Famatina Valley, Fairtrade, organic
  • Serve chilled at 8–10°C — colder than most whites
  • Drink young — the floral aromatics fade with age

A Note on Availability

Torrontés is genuinely rare in the UK. Stock comes and goes — what’s available today may sell out tomorrow. If you find a
bottle you like, buy two. This page is updated regularly as new sources become available. If you know of a UK stockist not listed here, get in touch and I’ll add them.

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