Fransola
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Typically best enjoyed 2 to 7 years from the vintage release, during which it maintains its fresh fruit character while developing complex tertiary notes of honey and toasted nuts.
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Grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs, goat cheese salad
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Hailing from the high-altitude Finca Fransola in the Alt Penedès subregion of Catalunya, this elegant white wine represents Familia Torres's mastery of cool-climate viticulture. Situated at approximately 550 meters above sea level, the vineyard experiences cool nights that allow the Sauvignon Blanc grapes—the backbone of this cuvée—to retain their vibrant acidity and intense aromatic profile. To add complexity and local character, the blend is often complemented by Forcada, an ancestral Catalan grape variety rescued from extinction by the Torres family. Fransola is partially fermented and aged in new French and American oak barrels for around eight months, with regular lees stirring (bâtonnage). This meticulous process beautifully marries the grape's natural notes of passion fruit, green fig, and fresh herbs with rich, creamy textures and subtle hints of vanilla and toast.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.