In the glass
Aroma: lime, white peach, honeysuckle, petrol hint
Palate: citrus, ripe stone fruit, saline drive, off-dry
Riesling from Familia Torres planted in cool-climate Penedes high parcels. Off-dry, aromatic, with citrus and white-peach lift.
What it pairs with
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Spicy Thai curry
Off-dry Riesling cools chili heat and matches aromatic herbs. -
Roast pork loin
The wine's stone-fruit core lifts pork fat. -
Vietnamese summer rolls
Saline-citrus Riesling and herb-led rolls share aromatic vocabulary. -
Salty soft cheese
Off-dry Riesling cuts salt and refreshes the palate.
History
Named for Waltraud Maczassek, wife of Miguel A. Torres. One of the earliest serious Riesling projects in Mediterranean Spain.
- 1990 — First Waltraud release as Penedes Riesling
Facts
- Producer
- Familia Torres
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Stainless steel, no oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 15 to 25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Waltraud
What does Waltraud taste like?
Lime, white peach, honeysuckle and a faint petrol hint on the nose; citrus, ripe stone fruit, saline drive and off-dry sweetness on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Waltraud?
Drink 1 to 7 years from vintage. Younger vintages are crisp and citrus-forward; older bottles develop classic Riesling petrol notes.
Is Waltraud vegan?
Yes. Familia Torres has converted core whites to vegan fining.
What food pairs with Waltraud?
Spicy Thai curry is the canonical pairing for off-dry Riesling. Roast pork loin, Vietnamese summer rolls, and salty soft cheese are equally strong.
What grapes are in Waltraud?
100 percent Riesling, in production at Familia Torres since the early 1990s and named for Waltraud Maczassek (the Torres family matriarch).