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Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.
Main Office
630 3rd Ave
15th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone (212) 818-0770
Fax (212) 953-2366
Adminstration
60 Avon Meadow
Lane
Avon, CT 06001
Phone (860) 409-9119
Fax (860) 409-9272
E-Mail
info@dreyfusashby.com
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 Chile
Chile is now ranked fifth in the world wide export league. In only
ten years the export market has exploded, and is now producing some
of the most exciting wines in the new world.
Of course, Torres could not be absent in Latin America, most especially
in the country of viticulture par excellence. Chile is a viticultural
paradise, in part thanks to its location, within the same sort of
latitudes as the European viticultural equivalents. Its geography,
its soils and its remarkable absence of Phylloxera make it a very
sought after location by winemakers the world over.
Torres recognised these virtues before any other European company
dared compete or invest in Chile. Today, more than two decades after
its first discoveries, Torres produces some of its best and most
prized wines in Chile.
Don Miguel Torres Carbó arrived in Chile in 1979 and acquired
a small winery in Curicó.
We were the first foreign firm to place our faith in this viticultural
paradise, before Chile became one of the most sought-after viticultural
locations in the world.
Over the years our installations have grown to reach the current
400 hectares in the Central Valley of Chile.
What attracted us in particular to winemaking in Chile were the
following points:
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Excellent climatic conditions in which to grow vines. Chile
has well differentiated seasons with spectacular temperature
shifts, greater even than 20ºC.
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The Andes Mountains have permafrost and the influence of the
Humboldt Current play a decisive role in this "thermal
leap." This sharp contrast between daytime and nighttimes
temperatures have the potential to foment the best aromas within
the grapes.
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The absence of Phylloxera means that it is not necessary to
graft vines onto American rootstock. Vines live longer in countries
free of Phylloxera.
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The oldest viticultural traditions on the American continent.
Spanish missionaries planted the first vineyards. Later, in
the 19th century they were re-planted with French varietals.
 Our
vineyards
Maquehua
In 1979 we acquired the Maquehua estate in the Curicó Valley.
This plot of land is 90 hectares of stony soils.
This is perfect land for the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon
and Merlot.
San Luis de Alico
The San Luis de Alico estate (45 hectares) is situated in Talca,
near the mountains. It has quality soils where we cultivate:
· Cabernet Sauvignon
· Merlot
· Syrah
San Francisco
The San Francisco estate (Lontué Valley) was acquired in
1984.
It is 55 hectares of volcanic and sandy soils where we plant mainly:
· Cabernet Sauvignon
· Pinot Noir
· Chardonnay para nuestro Brut
It is here that we have our Manso de Velasco vineyard that owes
its name to the Spanish governor who founded the city of Curicó
in 1743. We reserve this vineyard exclusively for the cultivation
of Cabernet Sauvignon that makes an extraordinary wine characterised
by its deep and intense pigment coming from century-old vines.
La Ribera
The La Ribera estate (66hecatres) are found in the Linares region,
80 km southwest of Curicó, heading towards the coast.
It is particularly suited to:
· Cariñena
· Syrah
· Merlot
· Cabernet Sauvignon
Cordillera
In 1991 the Fundo Cordillera (Valle de Río Claro) became
part of our vineyards. It is made up of 110 hectares of volcanic
and clay soils, very close to the Andes.
This means that they count on a cooler climate, ideal for white
varieties of European clones:
· Sauvignon Blanc
· Chardonnay
· Gewürztraminer
· Riesling
Los Zorrillos
The Los Zorrillos estate (20 hectares) is near Villa Prat, 20 km
southwest of Curicó, heading towards the coast.
We have planted:
· Merlot
· Syrah
· Cabernet Sauvignon
 MIGUEL
TORRES- A HOUSEHOLD NAME AROUND THE WORLD
International fame and success is the dream of any company with
a quality product to sell. Over the past few decades companies that
were originally known only in Spain have burst into the international
market bringing new trademarks into households around the world.
Each company that has managed to expand beyond local and national
success to introduce its products in the larger world market has
a fascinating story to tell.
PerhapsTorres wines are one of the most internationally recognized
Spanish products. For decades the wines of Miguel Torres, S.A. have
been included on the wine lists at the best restaurants around the
world, including France. You can spot the Torres brand name in any
duty-free shop at international air-ports and wine-drinking consumers
the world over associate the Torres label with quality wine within
a reasonable price range.
Ask for a Spanish wine anywhere in the world and chances are you
will be shown several Torres wines. In fact, if asked to name internationally
known Spanish products, the chances are high that Torres wines would
be high on your list. Headquartered in Villafranea del Penedos,
an ancient Catalonian wine-producing region 30 kilometers (19 miles)
southwest of Barcelona, Miguel Torres S.A. is Spain's largest independently
owned winery, and the largest exporter of still wines to major markets
such as the United States. With regular exports to over 90 countries
in all the continents, Miguel Torres S.A. has almost single handedly
created a name for Spanish wine around the world.
The story of this remarkable international marketing success is
the story of a remarkable winemaker family that had the tenacity
and vision to turn a modest bulk wine business into an international
operation producing over two million cases of wine in three countries
with consolidated sales of over 10,000 million pesetas.
The company was founded five generations ago in 1870, although early
references indicate that the Torres family exported bulk wine as
early as 1628. Exports to Cuba, Mexico, Central America and Canada
continued throughout the 19th century. In 1870, Jaime Torres, a
Catalonian 'merchant who made a fortune in the shipping business,
returned from Cuba to his native Pened6s homeland to found the family
bodega or winery. He built what was then the world's largest wine
vat with a storage capacity of 600,000 liters.
see the rest of this story here...
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Many steps have been taken throughout our history
to consolidate one name: Torres...
Torres is today associated with top
quality wine in over 120 countries. The work that has allowed
this to be possible is centred in its three international sites: Catalonia,
Chile and California. Further to this, Torres wishes to be present in
new and exciting markets, such as China.
Catalonia
The Torres family surname features in Catalan history since the 17th century.
Today our family owned vineyards amount to 1,300 hectares, among the best
terroir in the region.
The use of modern viticultural techniques, the preservation
of traditional methods and a desire not to use chemical products have
contributed to the success of Torres.
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To maintain our tradition as a self-financing and independent
family firm of international scope.
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To enable every customer to become a friend.
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To be world leaders in the first-rate wine and brandy sectors,
with top quality and well differentiated products.
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To be leaders in the design of and in the communications
involved in the dissemination of wine culture.
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To care for the well-being of our staff and for the progress
of society as a whole.
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To contribute actively towards the conservation of our natural
environment.
The Wines...
The Red Wines of Miguel Torres...
Our red wines represent our house seal. These bottles symbolise
centuries of history, our passion for what we do and the care we lavish
on our customers.
These wines cover an ample range, made with traditional
varieties drawn from Catalan viticulture, grapes well adapted to our soils
and climate. We also make fine wines with noble and international grape
varieties that have been able to adapt with equal success to our lands.
It is through this means that we are able to satisfy every palate.
The White Wines of Miguel Torres...
We are especially proud of our white wines. The type of winemaking involved
in producing this style of wines, pure, clean and seductive, just as we
understand them today, proved very difficult for our forefathers to achieve.
Today, however, we know the secret and have the means to maintain the
properties of the fruit intact, transforming them into wines that are
unique, fresh and elegant, with the aid of the climate, the soils, the
well-tended vines and our experience.
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Miguel
Torres, prizewinner at
the 2006
Wine Awards
Wein Gourmet
25-mar-2006
This year, the ceremony for the "Wine Awards
06", the prizes given each year by the prestigious German wine
magazine, Wein Gourmet, took place in Düsseldorf on the 25th of
March. At the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg and with the participation
of around 850 guests, the prizes were awarded from the four main categories
and Miguel Torres was presented the "Lebenswerk - Lifetime"
award by one of the most prestigious writers in the world of wine, Hugh
Johnson.
Wein Gourmet belongs to the publishing house of
Jahreszeiten Verlag, one of the leading publishers in Germany and the
company behind publications as well-known as "Der Feinschmecker",
for over 30 years the reference point for trends in gastronomy, restaurants
and holiday destinations. The desire to delve further into the realms
of oenology led this publishing house to create its quarterly, Wein
Gourmet, which over the last 4 years has become the leading magazine
dedicated to the world of wine, with a print run of 30,000 copies.
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2001 Miguel Torres
Manso de Velasco
Cabernet Sauvignon, Curicó Valley
Tight at first, with almost confounding aromas of
tar, black plum and herbs. Airing, however, turns it plush, with a heavy
dose of fine tannins pushing powerful plum and cassis. A baby now, as
is evident by how the finish goes from short to lengthy in no time. A
real bruiser from Torres’ Chilean outpost. Hold through 2007. Imported
by Five Star Fine Products.
2000 Miguel Torres Conde de Superunda
Red Blend, Curicó Valley
A new blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère,
Monastrell and Tempranillo, which alone makes it unique for Chile. The
nose delivers a blast of menthol and the color is downright huge. Very
plump and fruity, with a softness that serves it well. A real mouthful
that’s not overpowering but still packs punch.
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