Nectaria Botrytis Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release, though its high sugar content and vibrant acidity allow it to cellar gracefully for up to 20 years.
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Blue cheese, fruit tarts, foie gras
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Miguel Torres Chile's Nectaria is a testament to the family's pioneering spirit in the Curicó Valley within Chile's Central Valley. Crafted from Riesling, this luscious dessert wine relies on the rare and magical development of Botrytis cinerea, or noble rot, which thrives under the unique microclimatic conditions of morning mists and warm afternoon sun near the Andes. The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested in successive passes to select only the perfectly botrytised berries. Fermented slowly and aged in French oak, Nectaria offers a sensory journey of candied stone fruits, wild honey, and floral notes, all balanced by the vibrant, spine-tingling acidity characteristic of the Riesling grape. This wine represents a masterful fusion of European sweet winemaking tradition and the pristine terroir of Chile.
🍾 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.