Milmanda Chardonnay

The Milmanda Chardonnay from Familia Torres is one of the most complex white wines that Spain produces – Burgundian in structure, but with its own character.

The vines grow on 15 hectares surrounding the medieval Milmanda Castle in Conca de Barberà , a cool, high-altitude location in the Catalan hinterland. The calcareous clay soil gives the Chardonnay a depth and vibrancy rarely found in warmer parts of Spain. Familia Torres, for decades one of the leading names in the Iberian wine scene, vinifies this wine using barrel aging – hence the characteristic combination of fruit and oak spice.

In the glass, ripe citrus fruit, melon, and a hint of white peach are revealed, underpinned by vanilla, butter, and a subtle smokiness. With a little aeration, truffle notes emerge. On the palate, a creamy texture, well-integrated acidity, and a long, spicy finish.

Recommendation: Serve at 12–14 °C. Pairs well with lobster bisque, scallops with saffron sauce, chicken in cream sauce, or a mature Comté cheese. Also excellent on its own as an aperitif with some bread and olive oil.