{"id":13987,"date":"2017-05-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/3-wines-that-torres-vina-sol-fans-will-love"},"modified":"2018-02-15T16:25:01","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T15:25:01","slug":"3-wines-that-torres-vina-sol-fans-will-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/en\/3-wines-that-torres-vina-sol-fans-will-love","title":{"rendered":"3 wines that Torres Vi\u00f1a Sol fans will love"},"content":{"rendered":"
Ask many casual wine drinkers to name a white Spanish wine, and they\u2019ll likely mention <\/span>Torres Vi\u00f1a Sol<\/b><\/a>. The ubiquitous <\/span>Miguel Torres<\/b><\/a> produces Spanish wine and brandy in various styles, ranging from everyday to high-end. Torres Vi\u00f1a Sol is perhaps the producer\u2019s best-known wine: Walk into just about any wine store or supermarket and you\u2019ll probably find a bottle!<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re already a Vi\u00f1a Sol fan, you\u2019re in luck: We\u2019ve got three great wines that you\u2019re going to want to try next. First, though, let\u2019s see what all the fuss is about\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vi\u00f1a Sol belongs to the more everyday end of the Torres range, and it provides excellent value for money without much of a fuss. From the <\/span>Pened\u00e8s<\/span><\/a> region, it\u2019s a blend of Parellada and white Grenache. Let\u2019s open a bottle and have a taste, shall we?<\/span><\/p>\n In the glass, Vi\u00f1a Sol has a nice colour of bright, pale yellow – paler than you might think by looking at the dark green glass bottle!<\/span><\/li>\n It\u2019s got a very attractive nose with both floral and fruit aromas, with just a hint of exotic fruit at the end. It\u2019s a fun wine to smell!<\/span><\/li>\n Light and refreshing – you could drink this all day. There is wonderful freshness, lightly tingling acidity and a lingering, fruity finish.<\/span><\/li>\n Have a bottle of Vi\u00f1a Sol with a <\/span>seafood risotto<\/b> – delicious!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n You can <\/span>buy Torres Vi\u00f1a Sol<\/b><\/a> here.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Like the sound of Vi\u00f1a Sol? Great. Now\u2019s the time to try something new! We\u2019ve picked out three of our favourite Spanish whites that will appeal to Vi\u00f1a Sol fans based on style, taste or price!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another Pened\u00e8s white at a very accessible price, this one differs from Torres Vi\u00f1a Sol in that it\u2019s 100% Parellada.<\/span> It\u2019s a more strawlike yellow, with glimmering, steely reflections and the slightest effervescence.<\/span><\/li>\n This is highly aromatic, again with dominant notes of fruit and flowers. There\u2019s even a hint of herbaceousness in there, like freshly cut grass. You\u2019ll want to give this a few sniffs to appreciate it all!<\/span><\/li>\n Easy-drinking and light, with a faint hint of tongue-tingling carbonation. Very refreshing and eternally quaffable.<\/span><\/li>\n Pair this with a <\/span>barbequed or grilled piece of fish<\/b>, and enjoy a taste of Catalan summer no matter what the season!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Buy Gramona Moustillant Blanc<\/b><\/a> right here.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n From leading producer <\/span>Albet i Noya<\/span><\/a>, this comes from the same region as Vi\u00f1a Sol but uses different grape varieties. Here, you\u2019ve got the international grapes <\/span>Sauvignon Blanc<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Chardonnay<\/span><\/a> and local grape Xarel.lo.<\/span><\/p>\n Visually, it\u2019s a pale yet bright straw yellow.<\/span><\/li>\n It shares some of Vi\u00f1a Sol\u2019s fruity and floral aromas, with a decidedly more spicy character. Very attractive.<\/span><\/li>\n Still pleasant, light and fresh. It’s got pretty high acidity, meaning it\u2019ll go great with a lot of food. Speaking of which\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n The high acidity here can cut through creamier dishes, so try it with a<\/span> thick cream of chicken soup<\/b> or <\/span>pasta carbonara<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Buy Lignum Blanc<\/b><\/a> here.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spain\u2019s <\/span>Empord\u00e0<\/span><\/a> region is not particularly well known. Located close to the French border, it has historically produced sweet wines, though has recently gained attention for its high quality and excellent value dry white wines, too. Like Torres Vi\u00f1a Sol, Espelt Vailet is produced from a blend featuring white Grenache, though instead of Parellada it is combined with Macabeo. This is a different take, but should appeal to Vi\u00f1a Sol lovers anyway!<\/span><\/p>\n Bright and straw-like colour, with stronger green hints than any of the others we\u2019ve tasted.<\/span><\/li>\n Seriously aromatic, and probably the most complex of the bunch. You\u2019ve got those fruits and flowers, with plenty of exotic spice and creamy vanilla. Very interesting!<\/span><\/li>\n It\u2019s smooth, slightly fuller in body than the others and with great fruit character. Still very refreshing and easy to drink.<\/span><\/li>\n Try this with <\/span>Young Chow fried rice<\/b> with pieces of seafood, pork and vegetables. Delicious!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Tempted? You can <\/span>buy Espelt Vailet<\/b><\/a> here.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thinking of buying some bottles? Sign up for our <\/span>special offers<\/b><\/a> and receive a <\/span>\u20ac5 discount <\/b>on your first purchase!<\/span><\/p>\nTasting Torres Vi\u00f1a Sol<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Three more wines to try instead of Torres Vi\u00f1a Sol<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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