Wine Torres Vina Esmeralda Catalunya DO, 2009
Reviews of purchase Torres Vina Esmeralda Catalunya DO, 2009
Tasting Notes
Wine golden straw color.
Juicy taste of wine, with a silky texture, fresh, with hints of cinnamon and cloves, and a nice long finish.
In an amazing bouquet of wine aromas of exotic fruits, white roses, lilies, jasmine, baked apples and vanilla.
Wine is the perfect accompaniment to seafood, shellfish, fish dishes, Hamon, pates, fresh melon, avocado with shrimp, artichokes, liver, Asian cuisine.
Interesting Facts
The basis of tender and seductive wine "Vina Esmeralda Catalunya DO" are Muscat and Gewurztraminer. Grown in the mountains of Penedes Superiore at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, grape has a more subtle and delicate flavor, it is more fragrant and sweet. Both grapes are vinified separately in stainless steel tanks, then combined and, after a short rest, bottled. Ageing potential of wine is not less than three years.
Wine repeatedly represented at international competitions and has won a number of the highest awards. For example, the vintages of 2004 and 2005 were awarded gold medals at the competition in France Challenge International du Vin in 2005 and 2006, and the 2007 vintage was rated 90/100 by Village Voice in 2009.
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.
