# Torres Fransola (2020)

- **Producer:** Miguel Torres
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sauvignon Blanc, Parellada
- **Region:** Catalonia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €11
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** gooseberry, grapefruit, lemon, grass, charred wood, cedar, vanilla, chocolate, coffee, smoke, cloves, coconut

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard sits at 550 meters altitude.
- Half the wine ages in oak barrels.
- Blend includes traditional Parellada grape.
- Familia Torres has a history dating back to 1870.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity cuts through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty seafood, while its subtle oak notes complement dishes with butter or mild cheese. The herbaceous character of Sauvignon Blanc harmonizes with fresh herbs and vegetables.

## 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.