Wine Vina Sol Catalunya DO, 2009
Reviews of purchase Vina Sol Catalunya DO, 2009
Tasting Notes
Straw yellow.
The taste of wine is full bodied, fresh, elegant, with a long aftertaste.
Intense aroma of wine, with outstanding notes of flowers and ripe fruit (banana, pear, apple and peach), combined with delicious hints of tangerine and menthol.
Great wine as an aperitif, as well as combined with cold cuts, salads, soft cheeses and seafood.
Interesting Facts
"Vina Sol" - the first wine created by Miguel Torres in 1962 after learning the art of winemaking. "Vina Sol" made from traditional varieties Parelyada, gives the wine fresh and fruity taste. Wine is produced by the fermentation tank of stainless steel at a low temperature, and then kept in stainless steel tanks for 2 months. "Vina Sol" are remarkably fragrant bouquet and a beautiful and elegant taste with a long, lingering finish.
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.
