TORRES MILMANDA 2008 WHITE
A wine with history.
- Color: White
- Wine region: Conca de Barberà
- Region: Tarragona
- Bottle size: 0.75L.
- Alcohol content: 13,5%
- Grapes varietals: Pansa Blanca, Chardonnay, Viogner, Sauvignon Blanc
- Service temperature: 8-10º C
- Producer: Miguel Torres
Milmanda was part of a medieval castle route (Castle Milmanda 9th century). During the 12th century, the vine cultivation was recovered. Today around the castle Torres family cultivates Chardonnay a good land for its growth. This estate wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels. An elegant wine and "almost noble."
One of the best white wines in Spain.
Ageing: 12 months in barrel.
Consumption recommendation: to consume now, but will have a good evolution over the next 5 years.
Milmanda 2008
Challenge International du Vin 2010 (France): Gold Medal
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Bright straw color.
Powerful aroma, candied fruit, white flowers, sweet spices.
In mouth is tasty, fleshy, complex, sweetness, elegant bitter notes.
TASTING NOTES
Elegant golden yellow.
Intense and complex fruity aroma (citrus and white fruit compote) on a soft background of sweet spices.
In mouth is fatty and wide, with excellent acidity and nice fruit expression.
FOOD PAIRING
Perfect for seafood and shellfish and with fish and fowl.
