Miguel Torres Chile Andica Organic Gewurztraminer 2023 is an expressive, aromatic white wine from Chile's Curico Valley. Made entirely from organically grown Gewurztraminer grapes, it combines delicate floral aromas and touches of honey with a rich, generous palate and refreshing acidity. Its distinctive balance of aromatic intensity, texture and freshness makes it an appealing choice for those who enjoy fragrant white wines with plenty of character.
 
Andica is part of Miguel Torres Chile's organic wine collection, created to celebrate the country's diverse landscapes and natural growing environments. The range reflects the producer's commitment to organic viticulture, biodiversity and responsible vineyard management, bringing together wines from carefully selected Chilean wine regions.
 
Miguel Torres established its Chilean winemaking operation more than four decades ago, bringing the Torres family's winemaking experience to South America. The winery works with vineyards across a wide geographical area, from the Limari Valley in northern Chile to the Osorno Valley further south. This approach allows the producer to match individual grape varieties with growing conditions suited to their character.
 
The grapes for Andica Gewurztraminer 2023 come from the Curico Valley, a well-established wine-growing region in central Chile. Gewurztraminer is particularly recognised for its naturally aromatic character, producing wines with distinctive floral perfumes and a generous texture. In this expression, the variety's fragrance is complemented by fresh acidity, creating a wine that is expressive without becoming overly heavy.
 
The 2023 growing season was marked by higher-than-average temperatures across much of Chile. Although rainfall increased compared with 2022, the year remained relatively dry. Despite these challenging conditions, Miguel Torres reported a successful harvest, with wines showing good overall quality and generally moderate to high alcohol levels.
 
The Gewurztraminer grapes were harvested between 22 and 27 February 2023. Following harvest, the fruit was destemmed and vinified without skin maceration, preserving the wine's delicate aromatic character. Alcoholic fermentation was carried out without subsequent malolactic fermentation, helping retain the freshness and acidity that balance the grape's naturally generous style.
 
The wine was produced without oak maturation, keeping the focus on its floral and honeyed aromas. It was bottled in August 2024, with a production of 40,000 bottles for the 2023 vintage.
 
In the glass, Andica Gewurztraminer 2023 displays a delicate yellow colour. The nose is fragrant and inviting, with characteristic floral notes and gentle hints of honey. The palate is intense and rounded, yet balanced by lively acidity that provides a fresh, expressive mouthfeel.
 
Miguel Torres Chile Andica Organic Gewurztraminer 2023 is particularly well suited to those who enjoy aromatic white wines with richness and freshness in equal measure. Its floral character and balanced palate make it an interesting alternative to more conventional dry white wines, especially alongside shellfish, fish and lightly spiced dishes.
 
Tasting Notes
 
Appearance: Delicate yellow.
Nose: Expressive floral aromas with gentle touches of honey, characteristic of Gewurztraminer.
Palate: Intense, generous and rounded, with a luscious texture balanced by refreshing acidity. The wine retains a lively, expressive character despite its richness.
Finish: Fresh and balanced, with lingering floral character and gentle honeyed notes.