# Gran Vi%a Sol (2025)

- **Producer:** Familia Torres
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Catalonia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, passion fruit, fennel, peach, cream

## About this wine

Gran Vi%a Sol was originally created by Don Miguel Torres Carb%o as one of the landmark white wines demonstrating the potential of Chardonnay along the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Produced by Familia Torres, a historic family winemaking dynasty founded in 1870 in Vilafranca del Pened%es, this bottling belongs to the winery's icon collection. The estate is a global leader in sustainable viticulture and carbon reduction initiatives across Catalonia.

## Interesting facts

- Gran Vi%a Sol pioneered the adoption of Chardonnay in Catalonia under Don Miguel Torres Carb%o.
- Familia Torres co-founded International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) to drive global vineyard sustainability.
- The 2025 vintage carries 100% organic certification from CCPAE in Catalonia.

## Food pairing

The vibrant acidity and subtle lees-derived texture provide an ideal counterpoint to rich seafood, light poultry creams, and goat cheeses, refreshing the palate without overwhelming delicate flavors.

## Wine making process

Crafted from 100% certified organic grapes harvested at peak freshness. Temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 16%C to preserve pure fruit integrity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees with controlled batch contact in French oak barrels to build structural texture before final bottling.