Torres
Penedès, Spain
A Cabernet from a Spanish family with a longtime history of fine winemaking
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Torres
Gran Coronas Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
This wine began with experimentation with "new" varieties more than 50 years ago. By blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, followed by prolonged oak aging, they created one of the family's finest wines. Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo create a wine of a deep red hue and ochre and brick-red touches from its aging. Thanks to this, Gran Coronas has become a benchmark for Reserva red wines. The vine-growers of the Penedès have been making excellent modern wines from a mix of native and French grape varieties for a long time. This has been possible because of the variety of altitudes, lands, and micro-climates found in the Penedès which foster the ideal growth of the different grape types.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NABOUT THIS WINE
Torres
Gran Coronas Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
This wine began with experimentation with "new" varieties more than 50 years ago. By blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, followed by prolonged oak aging, they created one of the family's finest wines. Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo create a wine of a deep red hue and ochre and brick-red touches from its aging. Thanks to this, Gran Coronas has become a benchmark for Reserva red wines. The vine-growers of the Penedès have been making excellent modern wines from a mix of native and French grape varieties for a long time. This has been possible because of the variety of altitudes, lands, and micro-climates found in the Penedès which foster the ideal growth of the different grape types.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, N
WINE REGION:
Penedès
Rising from the Mediterranean Sea like a stepladder, northeast Spain's mountainous Penedès region has three microclimates, ranging from warm to cool. While this means the region can produce an eclectic selection of red and white wines, Penedès is mainly known for one thing—cava. Made in the labor-intensive "traditional method" like champagne, Spain's signature sparkling wine is produced using the local grape varieties Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada. In this budget-friendly alternative to France's famous fizz, you'll enjoy flavors of almond, lime and yellow apple, making it a great choice for Mexican food. The DO (Denominación de Origen) category within Spain’s wine classifications is the largest portion within the country’s pyramid of quality. Wines are approved to be at DO status when they meet a handful of standards related to authorized varietals, production size, methods within winemaking and aging restrictions. Additionally, appellations must have been recognized for a minimum of five years in order to be considered to be a DO.
WINE REGION
Penedès
Rising from the Mediterranean Sea like a stepladder, northeast Spain's mountainous Penedès region has three microclimates, ranging from warm to cool. While this means the region can produce an eclectic selection of red and white wines, Penedès is mainly known for one thing—cava. Made in the labor-intensive "traditional method" like champagne, Spain's signature sparkling wine is produced using the local grape varieties Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada. In this budget-friendly alternative to France's famous fizz, you'll enjoy flavors of almond, lime and yellow apple, making it a great choice for Mexican food. The DO (Denominación de Origen) category within Spain’s wine classifications is the largest portion within the country’s pyramid of quality. Wines are approved to be at DO status when they meet a handful of standards related to authorized varietals, production size, methods within winemaking and aging restrictions. Additionally, appellations must have been recognized for a minimum of five years in order to be considered to be a DO.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Barbecue, Charcuterie, Empanadas
Pairs well with…
Barbecue, Charcuterie, Empanadas
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Barbecue, Charcuterie, Empanadas
Pairs well with…
Barbecue, Charcuterie, Empanadas
TASTING NOTES:
Blueberry
Blackcurrant
Black Pepper
Dark cherry red color with garnet highlights. Intensely fruity blueberries and cassis flavors with delicate spicy black pepper and balsamic notes. A balanced and nicely structured palate with ripe tannins well rounded by aging in excellent oak.
TASTING NOTES
Blueberry
Blackcurrant
Black Pepper
Dark cherry red color with garnet highlights. Intensely fruity blueberries and cassis flavors with delicate spicy black pepper and balsamic notes. A balanced and nicely structured palate with ripe tannins well rounded by aging in excellent oak.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Torres
Ever since its origins in 1870, Familia Torres has combined tradition and innovation to become a benchmark winery in the quality wine and brandies sector. Together with his brother Miguel, Jaime Torres Vendrell founded the company and built the winery in front of the Vilafranca del Penedès railway station. They come from a family of winegrowers whose origins date back to 1678. The Torres wineries are harmoniously integrated into Pacs del Penedès grounds, which is the perfect place for winemaking and aging. The best wines continue their natural cycle at the Waltraud winery, in a unique atmosphere created exclusively for them. The darkness of the aging chambers and the silence makes for the ideal environment for them to rest and slowly evolve in oak and in the bottle.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Torres
Ever since its origins in 1870, Familia Torres has combined tradition and innovation to become a benchmark winery in the quality wine and brandies sector. Together with his brother Miguel, Jaime Torres Vendrell founded the company and built the winery in front of the Vilafranca del Penedès railway station. They come from a family of winegrowers whose origins date back to 1678. The Torres wineries are harmoniously integrated into Pacs del Penedès grounds, which is the perfect place for winemaking and aging. The best wines continue their natural cycle at the Waltraud winery, in a unique atmosphere created exclusively for them. The darkness of the aging chambers and the silence makes for the ideal environment for them to rest and slowly evolve in oak and in the bottle.