• Torres 2015 Gran Coronas Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Penedès DO, Spain
  • Torres 2015 Gran Coronas Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Penedès DO, Spain
2015 Gran Coronas Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva

Torres

Penedès, Spain

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A Cabernet from a Spanish family with a longtime history of fine winemaking

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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.
Torres 2015 Gran Coronas Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Penedès DO, Spain

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

Body 3 Acidity 1Sweetness 1Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 2

Tasting Notes

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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.