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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flowers, green herb, wet stone
Palate: grapefruit, saline, white peach, mineral lift
Single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from the Alts d'Ancosa subzone at 550 metres on chalky clay. Partial oak ageing gives texture without dampening aromatic lift.
What it pairs with
- Esqueixada salt cod salad Catalan raw-cured cod meets Sauvignon's saline edge and citrus drive.More wines for cod →Find esqueixada salt cod salad on TableJourney →
- Goat cheese ensalada Fresh goat cheese and grapefruit-edged Sauvignon are a classic register match.More wines for lamb →
- Grilled white fish with herbs Green-herb Sauvignon mirrors the dish's herb crust and lifts white fish flavour.More wines for fish →
- Calcots in romesco The wine's mineral lift balances romesco's nutty depth.More wines for vegetables and salads →Find calcots in romesco on TableJourney →
History
Single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from the Fransola estate in the Alts d'Ancosa subzone at 550 metres altitude on chalky clay soils. Vineyard established more than 40 years ago.
- 1985First vintage of Fransola Sauvignon Blanc
Facts
- Producer
- Familia Torres · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Partial ageing in oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Fransola
What does Fransola taste like?
Citrus, white flowers, green herb and wet stone on the nose; grapefruit, saline, white peach and mineral lift on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Fransola?
Drink 2 to 10 years from vintage. The Alts d'Ancosa altitude gives the wine more textural depth than typical Sauvignon, so it rewards short cellar age.
Is Fransola vegan?
Yes. Familia Torres has moved core whites to vegan fining.
What food pairs with Fransola?
Esqueixada salt cod salad and goat cheese ensalada are canonical pairings; the saline-citrus drive matches both. Grilled white fish with herbs and calcots in romesco are equally strong.
Where is Fransola made?
Single-vineyard at the Fransola estate in the Alts d'Ancosa subzone at 550 metres on chalky clay soils.
Tags
dry
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