FAMILIA TORRES | MILMANDA 2015

Product Sheet – Milmanda 2015

Milmanda 2015 is a high-altitude Chardonnay that springs from Cistercian lands in Conca de Barberà, in front of the ancient Milmanda Castle, a symbol of tradition and heritage. An estate white that combines dignity and balance, where oak and fruit elegantly converse.

Made by Familia Torres, it comes from vineyards planted around 1980 on clay-limestone soils at 500m altitude. The harvest is manual, and fermentation, carried out in new and second-use French oak barrels, lasts for 12 months, including partial malolactic fermentation to gain balance and depth 

Characteristics

Vintage: 2015
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Wine type: White with barrel aging
Winery: Familia Torres
Country: Spain
Region: Catalonia
Subregion: D.O. Conca de Barberà
Vineyard: Vines of about 15 ha planted next to Milmanda Castle on clay-limestone soils, 500m altitude
Format: 750ml
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels (new and second year), with partial malolactic fermentation (≈ 55%)
Serving temperature: 10–12°C

Tasting Notes

Visually, it presents a deep golden yellow color. The nose stands out for its intense aromas of candied citrus, dried pears, herbal touches, and nuances of vanilla and coconut, with a fine minerality that lingers on the palate. On the palate, it is unctuous, balanced, broad, and structured, with precise acidity, silky texture, and a long finish tinged with bitter orange and wet stone 

Critic James Suckling highlights its “refined balance, with intense aromas of candied citrus and dried pear, coconut and melon, magnificent balance between fruit and oak” (90 pts). Gold medal winner at the International Wine Challenge 2017 

Pairing

Perfect for fatty fish (salmon, tuna), crustaceans and cooked seafood, roast chicken, mushroom creams, and soft cheeses. Its rich structure and sustained acidity make it ideal for dishes with character.

Milmanda 2015 is the ultimate expression of a Mediterranean Chardonnay with a Burgundian soul, where the strength and elegance of the vineyard merge with time and barrel aging.