Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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 Find esqueixada salt cod salad on TableJourney →
    Catalan raw-cured cod meets Sauvignon's saline edge and citrus drive.
  • Goat cheese ensalada
    Fresh goat cheese and grapefruit-edged Sauvignon are a classic register match.
  • Grilled white fish with herbs
    Green-herb Sauvignon mirrors the dish's herb crust and lifts white fish flavour.
  • Calcots in romesco Find calcots in romesco on TableJourney →
    The wine's mineral lift balances romesco's nutty depth.

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.

  1. 1985: First 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.

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