# Gran Viña Sol Chardonnay (2023)

- **Producer:** Miguel Torres
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Parellada
- **Region:** Catalonia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, pineapple, peach, passion fruit, lime blossom, apple, fennel, pear, vanilla

## About this wine

Torres Gran Viña Sol Chardonnay is a white wine from the Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain, produced by Miguel Torres. It is a blend primarily of Chardonnay with a smaller proportion of Parellada. The wine is recognized as a pioneer for its cask-fermentation technique in Spain, contributing to a style that is deeper and denser than typical Spanish white wines. Familia Torres, the producer, is a renowned winemaking family with a long history of uniting tradition with innovation. The Penedès region, while famous for Cava, also offers a distinctive terroir for still wines like this Chardonnay.

## Interesting facts

- Gran Viña Sol was one of the first Spanish Chardonnays to be cask-fermented.
- The wine is vegan-friendly.
- Familia Torres has been making wine for over 140 years.
- Miguel Torres was instrumental in modernizing Spanish wine production.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and balanced acidity complement richer dishes like paella and roast chicken. Its subtle oak notes and fruit profile pair well with creamy sauces and ingredients like mushrooms and nuts, while its freshness cuts through the richness of seafood.

## Wine making process

The production of Torres Gran Viña Sol Chardonnay involves a combination of fermentation techniques. A portion of the Chardonnay grapes is fermented in French oak barrels, contributing to the wine's complexity and subtle oak notes, while the remainder is fermented in stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness. The wine then undergoes a period of maturation in French oak. This approach aims to create a well-balanced white wine with aromatic depth and an elegant texture, reflecting both the varietal character and the influence of its winemaking process.