Cordillera Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy mushroom pasta
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Miguel Torres's Cordillera Chardonnay is a masterclass in cool-climate Chilean viticulture, sourced from the exceptional soils of the Limarí Valley in the northern Coquimbo region. Here, the vines are cooled by the daily Camanchaca fog rolling in from the Pacific Ocean, and they sink their roots into rare, calcium carbonate-rich clay soils. This unique terroir imparts a distinct mineral tension and saline edge to the wine. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels with careful lees stirring, the wine strikes a beautiful balance between creamy, toasted brioche richness and vibrant, citrusy acidity, representing the Torres family's pioneering spirit in exploring Chile's diverse extreme terroirs.
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Founded in 1870 by Jaime and Miguel Torres Vendrell in Vilafranca del Penedès, Catalonia, Familia Torres is one of Spain's most historic and influential wine dynasties. Under the pioneering leadership of fourth-generation patriarch Miguel A. Torres, the family revolutionized Spanish winemaking by introducing stainless steel fermentation and international varieties, while also expanding globally to Chile in 1979 with Miguel Torres Chile. Today, the estate is celebrated for its commitment to regenerative viticulture, climate change mitigation, and the recovery of ancestral grape varieties. Their diverse portfolio spans iconic Catalan labels like Gran Coronas to acclaimed Chilean expressions like Manso Velasco and the Santa Digna range, showcasing a masterful blend of traditional heritage and modern innovation.