In 1972 Fernando Andrada-Vanderwilde took over some old sherry cellars and brandy soleras from a couple of local bodegas and changed the name of the company from Fernando III to Fernando de Castilla
With an almost entirely single-minded devotion to the noble varietal in question
Concentrated raspberry and red cherry notes are supported by rich savoury complexity
Exuberant and pleasant nose full of ripe fruit
3% Cabernet Franc
Torreblanca Cava Brut 2023 roussillon In 1972 Fernando Andrada-Vanderwilde tookFresh, mineral nose, crystalline with white nectarine, honey wafers, light apple and a nice green, crunchy aspect. The palate is light, correct, uncomplicated with beautifully formed bubbles wafting classic Cava lemony apple macadamia fruit along a lovely fine palate with shaley earth and waxy florals. Beautifully simple and very stylish, it is effectively dry with 7 g l residual, and is aged 19 months on yeast lees. Blend is 35% Macabeo, 25% Xarel.