Causa Moscatel
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, fresh sea bass ceviche, goat cheese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Miguel Torres Chile's 'La Causa' project is a passionate tribute to the viticultural history of southern Chile, specifically focusing on the ancestral, dry-farmed vineyards of the Itata Valley. 'La Causa' (The Cause) seeks to rescue and valorize traditional grape varieties like Moscatel de Alejandría, which were first brought to the region by Spanish missionaries centuries ago. This wine is crafted from old, bush-trained vines grown on ancient granitic soils. By utilizing gentle winemaking techniques, Torres highlights the grape's intense aromatic profile, balancing its natural floral and citrus notes with a vibrant, mineral-driven acidity that reflects Itata's unique cool-climate terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1870 by brothers Jaime and Miguel Torres Vendrell in Vilafranca del Penedès, Familia Torres has grown into one of Spain's most storied and internationally acclaimed wine dynasties. Guided across five generations by an enduring spirit of innovation and environmental stewardship, the family revolutionized Spanish winemaking under the visionary leadership of Miguel A. Torres by championing pioneering viticultural techniques, climate action initiatives, and the recovery of ancestral grape varieties. Spanning premier estates in Catalonia, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, as well as ventures in Chile and California, their production philosophy centers on sustainability, biodiversity, and terroir transparency. The house is celebrated worldwide for legendary single-vineyard icons such as the Cabernet Sauvignon-driven Mas La Plana and the indigenous blend Grans Muralles, alongside renowned brandies and benchmark Catalan cuvées.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Moscatel de Alejandría
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%