torrontes vines

[Kevin Cardona]

Hello everyone,

I am looking for an uncommon varietal to plant in our backyard: torrontes grapes. Any idea where I can find them? I haven’t found that many grapevine sellers in California to begin with. Novavine is great but doesnt have them. Any recommendations on where to look for unusual varietals? Thanks.

[David Hicks]

Hi Kevin,  As you already know while Torontes grapes are rare in the New World as they are common in Spain and Portugal.  Likely most of us won’t know where to find them locally but if you haven’t already,  go on line and search for grape vine nurseries of which there are about 10 in California and start calling.  It is also possible that vine nurseries in Texas may have them because West Texas grows a lot of Iberian grapes.   Basic dialing for grape vines is your best option.   David Hicks

[Gerard van Steyn]

Some of the main nurseries in California are as follows, and most have their vine availability available on their websites. I was searching for vines last year, and several nurseries had Torrontes, and other less common varieties, such as Touriga National, which I included in my new vineyard planting.

 

Duarte Nursery

Sunridge Nurseries

Knights Nursery

Wonderful Nursery

Nova Vine Nursery

Guillaume Nursery