Torelló Malvarel·lo 2023
A notable fresh white, with very fruity and sweet aromas
Torelló Malvarel·lo 2023 is made with two of the most traditional varieties of Penedès, malvasía and xarel·lo. In honor of the good understanding between these two grape varieties, with which this fresh and aromatic white wine is made, it is named Malvarel·lo. A more than remarkable young white that comes from a selection of the best xarel·lo (predominant) and malvasía grapes from the Can Martí estate. We are faced with a floral, fruity, and delicate wine that can be enjoyed at any time and in any situation.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Chardonnay
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
12
General Information
Torelló Malvarel·lo 2023 is a young white wine produced from a blend of xarel·lo and malvasía varieties from a vineyard cultivated on clay-limestone soils of the Can Martí estate, the operational center of the Torelló house, in the town of Gelida (Alto Penedés). Under a Mediterranean climate, the grapes for this wine were handpicked at their optimal ripeness and transported in 25 kg boxes, ensuring they reached the pressing area within 15 minutes to avoid oxidation. This meticulous process is one of the secrets behind this seductive wine, which retains its aromatic intensity thanks to its careful production.
Torelló is a family winery that began its modern journey in 1951 when Francesc Torello i Casanovas decided to produce still and sparkling wines for bottling. Since then, and in recent years, the winery has maintained its excellence in winemaking to become one of the benchmarks of the D.O. Penedès. Currently, the winery owns the 135-hectare Can Martí estate, where they organically cultivate various high-quality native and foreign grape varieties. Among the white grapes are macabeo, xare·lo, parellada, chardonnay, and subirat parent. The red grape varieties include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, and syrah.
Following the principles of organic farming, this Torelló Malvarel·lo 2023 is produced under the D.O. Penedès. It is noteworthy that the two varieties used to make this white wine share a similar vegetative cycle, allowing them to be harvested on the same day and pressed together. Thanks to this, the combined must was fermented in stainless steel tanks for 20 days at a low temperature, preserving all the varietal and vegetative aromas. Enjoy it with all kinds of appetizers, fruit salad, fish, and white meats.
Tasting notes
Torelló Malvarel·lo boasts a bright straw yellow color with golden reflections.
On the nose, it is suggestive, with fruity and sweet, honeyed aromas. Floral notes, delicate but intense. A full-bodied fruitiness where stone fruits stand out, with exotic notes of apricot, peach, plum, and water pear.
On the palate, it is very fruity, with white fruit and stone fruit. Citrusy freshness, good acidity. A very pleasant and flavorful wine.
The winery
Winery
The family history begins in the year 1395 at the Can Martí estate and its farmhouses. And it will be 22 generations later, in the year 1951, when the surname Torelló appears, one of the reference families in the cava sector in our country.
The Can Martí estate is the nerve center of Torelló's vineyards and cellars, located in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, considered by all as the heart and capital of cava.
The Can Martí estate covers 135 hectares in the fertile Penedès region. It cultivates white grape varieties such as macabeo, xarel·lo, parellada, chardonnay, and subirat parent, as well as red grape varieties such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, and syrah.
For the production of cavas, Torelló selects only vines over 30 years old. This is done to ensure consistency and quality in the harvest.
The soils have a clay-limestone mix and are poor in organic matter. Pruning is done short to control vineyard yield and grape quality. As for the climate, it is typically Mediterranean, with an average temperature of 16 ºC and rainfall concentrated in spring and autumn.
For less than a decade, the Torelló winery has begun a process of converting its vineyards to organic viticulture, but in truth, they have been practicing environmentally friendly methods for many more years.