Pale yellow color; tropical fruits, passionfruit, guava, citrus, grapefruit, subtle herbaceous notes (not grassy), minerality on the nose and palate.
Dry, almost no residual sugar (1.3 g/L); no tannins; very crisp acidity (3.3 pH). Light body. Slightly rounder with more fruit notes than the previous vintage thanks to more generous rainfall and warmer temperatures. Grapes are certified organic. Extended hang time helped develop phenolic ripeness. Destemmed, then pressed. Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel for 16 days. No oak aging and no malolactic conversion to preserve primary fruit characteristics. 13.5% ABV
The Familia Torres founded the winery in 1979, becoming the first foreign wine producer in Chile. The family has produced wine in Spain for more than 150 years. They were Chilean pioneers in the use of stainless steel tanks for fermentation. All Familia Torres vineyards are certified organic. They also are leaders in Fair Trade and treatment of workers, a signature of Chilean wineries. The family continues to operate in both Spain and Chile. In 2010, Miguel Torres Maczassek became president of the family operation in Chile.
Over the decades, Miguel Torres expanded its land holdings to some 865 acres across eight different estates, each with different climate characteristics. The diversity allows them to grow a range of grape varieties. The grapes for this effort come from their vineyard in the Curicó Valley. The Miguel Torres Ándica is one of the newest and most distinctive labels in the winery’s portfolio. The winery notes the wines are created: “under the vision of honoring the natural expression and biodiversity of the country that welcomed them over 40 years ago.”
Miguel Torres Ándica Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Curicó, Chile 2024 is young, fresh, good tropical and citrus fruits framed in excellent acidity. Remarkable balance between ripe fruit and freshness. Impressive flavor complexity for a wine at this price point. Terrific value. Pairing—excellent as an aperitif, grilled white fish, halibut, cod with lemon-butter glaze; oysters on the half shell with mignonette sauce; herb-roasted chicken, turkey and avocado wrap; ; spicy Asian cuisine; sushi, sashimi (salmon, yellowtail); Thai green papaya salad. Cheese—fresh goat cheese is classic with sauv blanc, chèvre; aged gouda; feta in Mediterranean fare; triple-crème brie. Avoid overpowering blue cheeses, smoked cheeses, aged cheddar. $8-12
