COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc, Parellada
PRODUCER
Miguel Torres
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Torres Fransola is a white wine from the Penedès DO in Catalonia, Spain, produced by Miguel Torres (Familia Torres). It is primarily made from Sauvignon Blanc, with a small percentage of Parellada. The grapes are sourced from the Fransola vineyard, located at 550 meters in the Alts d'Ancosa subzone, known for its chalky clay soil. A distinctive aspect of its production involves aging half of the wine in oak barrels (American and French oak) for eight months, while the other half is aged in stainless steel vats. This dual approach contributes to the wine's complexity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard sits at 550 meters altitude.
Fact 02
Half the wine ages in oak barrels.
Fact 03
Blend includes traditional Parellada grape.
Fact 04
Familia Torres has a history dating back to 1870.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Torres Fransola involves a dual approach to fermentation and aging. Approximately half of the Sauvignon Blanc and Parellada grapes are fermented and aged for eight months in new American and French oak barrels. The remaining half is fermented and aged in stainless steel vats. This method allows for the development of complexity from oak influence while retaining the freshness and varietal character of the grapes.
