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
Established in 1870 by brothers Jaime and Miguel Torres Vendrell, Familia Torres stands as one of Spain's most historically influential and forward-thinking wine dynasties. Spanning prime estates across Catalonia (Penedès, Conca de Barberà, Priorat, and Costers del Segre) as well as Rías Baixas and Ribera del Duero, the house negotiates a mosaic of terroirs—from maritime granitic soils in Galicia to high-elevation calcareous clay and slate in northeastern Spain. Viticulturally celebrated for pioneering the Torres & Earth climate program, co-founding International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), and advancing regenerative farming, the estate also champions the revival of pre-phylloxera ancestral varieties like Forcada. Vinification balances precise temperature control, native yeasts, and specialized aging vessels ranging from granite vats to traditional oak casks. Benchmarks such as Pazo Torre Penelas Blanco Granito, Sons de Prades, Forcada, and Esplendor Vardon Kennett reflect an unwavering commitment to site specificity, structural clarity, and sustainable viticultural excellence.
🍇 Grapes
Moscatel de Alejandría
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%