Las Mulas Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, goat cheese salad, grilled sea bass
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from Chile's fertile Central Valley, Las Mulas Sauvignon Blanc is a tribute to the resilient mules that historically traversed the rugged Andean foothills, playing an indispensable role in the cultivation of these pristine lands. Produced by Miguel Torres Chile, this wine is crafted entirely from organically grown grapes, reflecting the family's deep-rooted commitment to ecological responsibility and sustainable viticulture. The grapes benefit from the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the Central Valley, where warm sunny days are cooled by gentle breezes descending from the Andes. To preserve its vibrant, aromatic purity, the wine undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, avoiding oak contact entirely. The result is a classic Chilean Sauvignon Blanc that captures the raw, energetic essence of its terroir with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes.
🍾 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
Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 ABV
13%