VINO Torres Fransola 2024 75 Cl. (Penedès)

The Torres family has owned vineyards in Penedès (Catalonia) since the 17th century and in 1870 the wines produced in their vineyards were already exported to Europe, Cuba and Mexico. With 1600 hectares of property planted with the best Spanish and European noble vines, Torres is currently the largest exporter of Spanish DOC wines, present in over 120 countries around the world. The Torres family also owns 350 hectares of vineyards in Curicò (Chile) and 60 hectares in Sonoma (California), where wines of the highest quality and international prestige are produced. Thanks to the exceptional quality-price ratio that makes them truly unique, Torres wines are currently present in the most prestigious restaurants around the world, a guarantee of quality from a large company that has been able to combine the most recent oenological discoveries and centuries-old traditions.

Contains Sulphites.

D.O.C.: Penedès.
Varieties of grapes: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Parellada.
Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.
Age of the vineyard: Sauvignon Blanc 12/18 years.
Type of fermentation: partially (50%) fermented in new American oak and left to rest on the lees until May.
Temperature of 16/18 °C.
Fermentation for 2 weeks.
Aging: 50% of this wine was aged for 8 months in new American and French oak barriques.
Comments: straw yellow with green and gold reflections.
Exuberant aromas of fruit, typical of the Fransola vineyard (passion fruit and mango). Vegetable scents (asparagus and green coffee bean), it has an excellent density on the palate due to its good acid structure. Intense and persistent aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: ideal with the best fish and shellfish dishes. It also goes very well with poultry. Serve at 8/10 °C.
Additional notes: PH: 3.27, acidity: 5.80 grs/l (as tartaric), residual sugars: 0.50 grs/l, approximate shelf life: 3-5 years. Gold medal at Expovina '99.