Causa Pais
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and vibrant, typically within 1–4 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
charcuterie boards, grilled pork chops, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
Miguel Torres Chile's 'La Causa' project is a dedicated tribute to the viticultural history of Chile, focusing on the preservation and elevation of ancestral grape varieties. Sourced from dry-farmed, bush-trained old vines, this wine celebrates the País grape (also known as Mission), which was first brought to the Americas by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century. For centuries, País was relegated to simple table wines, but through 'La Causa', Torres champions the grape's rustic elegance and historical significance. The wine is crafted using traditional winemaking techniques to highlight its bright red fruit profile, wild herb notes, and distinctive earthy undertones, offering a genuine taste of Chile's liquid heritage.
🍾 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
País 100%
🍷 ABV
12.5% - 13%