Wine Torres Santa Digna Chardonnay, 2009
Reviews of purchase Torres Santa Digna Chardonnay, 2009
Tasting Notes
Straw yellow with green reflections.
The taste of wine is perfectly balanced with a pleasant aftertaste.
In the rich aroma of wine tones of mango, apricot, vanilla and coconut.
Great wine with fish dishes, chicken in a creamy sauce.
Interesting Facts
In 1979, Torres acquired a small winery in Curicó, in the Chilean Central Valley, and became the first foreign company producing wines of Chilean grapes grown in a unique location at the foot of volcanoes in the Andes. Winery in Curico equipped with the most modern equipment, allowing winemakers to carefully monitor the entire process. The company was the first Torres winery in Chile, which began to be used in fermentation steel tanks at controlled temperatures and endurance exercise in high-quality French oak barrels. "Santa Digna" - line monosortovyh wines created from the most famous grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Blanc. These wines are focused on high quality and display of classic varietal characteristics. "Santa Digna" called the crosses on the border of the land, which served to delimit territories and symbolized good fortune and protection for those who travel to other areas.
Wine "Santa Digna Chardonnay" created from Chardonnay grown in the Rio Claro, which is known for the coldest weather in the Central Valley. In 2009, the collection of Chardonnay began in the last week of February. After fermentation for 21 days at a controlled temperature of 18 ° C and subsequent aging for several months in steel tanks, the wine was bottled in July 2009. "Santa Digna Chardonnay" offers an excellent balance between density and acidity and rich fruity aftertaste.
The company was founded by Jaime Torres and Miguel Torres in 1870. Iberian Peninsula, which are located the main vineyards of the family, known for a variety of soil and climate are ideal for viticulture. From generation to generation in the family passed the secret of making wine and love of the land. This tradition, innovation and vision have turned Torres into a known company, whose products can now be found in more than 140 countries worldwide. Today Torres owns more than 1,300 hectares of vineyards, not only in Spain but also in other continents. One of the main priorities of the Torres family is to preserve for future generations the culture of viticulture. Therefore Torres pays great attention to environmental problems and their solution - cleans wastewater, is actively involved in the preservation and transplantation of regional forests, and in preserving the Bonelli eagle in Spain and the Andean condor in Chile invests research on renewable energy sources (solar panels and wind parks), hybrid cars, the study of exploitation of vineyards and forest biomass.
In January 2007, Torres Wine Enthusiast named "the best European winery Europe 2006" for its innovation, commitment to research, for the significance in the world of wines and spirits.
Producer's description
Torres was founded by Jaime and Miguel Torres in 1870. The Iberian Peninsula, where the main vineyards of the family are located, is known for its variety of soils and microclimates, ideal for viticulture. From generation to generation, the family passed on the secret of making wines and love for the land. This tradition, innovation and vision for the future has made Torres a renowned company whose products can now be found in more than 140 countries around the world.
In 1979, Torres acquired a small winery in Curicó, in Chile's Central Valley, and became the first foreign company to produce wines from Chilean grapes grown in a unique location at the foot of volcanoes in the Andes. The winery in Curico is equipped with the most modern equipment, allowing winemakers to carefully control the entire process. Torres was the first winery in Chile to use temperature controlled steel tanks for fermentation and aging in high quality French oak barrels.
Today Torres owns more than 1300 hectares of vineyards not only in Spain but also on other continents. One of the main priorities of the Torres family is to preserve the culture of viticulture for future generations. Therefore, Torres pays great attention to environmental problems and their solution - it cleans wastewater, actively participates in the conservation and replanting of regional forests, as well as in the conservation of Bonelli's eagle in Spain and the Andean condor in Chile, invests in research on renewable energy sources (solar panels and wind turbines). parks), hybrid cars, exploitation of vineyards and forest biomass.
In January 2007, Wine Enthusiast named Torres " Europe's Best European Winery 2006 " for its innovation, commitment to research, and importance to the world of wines and spirits.
