Profile of Miguel Torres Winery, Penedès
Wine Map Penedes
Profile of Penedes Wine Region
The Torres family has been cultivating their own vineyards in the beautiful, Mediterranean region of
Penedès for the last 300 years. Jaime Torres the patriarch, established the family bodega in Vilafranca
del Penedès more than 130 years ago. However, it wasn't until the 1970's when Torres' then most
prestigious red wine, Mas La Plana, beat Chateau Latour at the Paris Wine Olympiad that Torres flew
onto the world wine scene. Since then, it has become well known for its diversity. Sangre de Toro
("bull's blood") is one of the best value for money easy drinking reds in Spain. Pair that with the
exvlusive, top end Mas La Plana (made from select Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from a single estate 29 ha
vineyard), and you can really see the range. Wine varietals like Parellada, a principal ingredient in
cava, were virtually unheard of to the average wine consumer before Torres created the Viña Sol brand,
using 100% of this fantastic, indigenous Catalan grape. Wines from the Torres family are available in
115 countries worldwide and are found on wine lists of top restaurants and hotels virtually everywhere.
It is today probably Spain's most successful winery and can be given much credit for the research and
promotion of Catalonia's quality indigenous grape varieties. Miguel Torres was named by Decanter
magazine last year as "Man of the Year". Apart from Spain, Torres also owns extremely successful
family run wineries in California (Marimar Torres in Russian River) and Chile (Migel Torres Jr.).
Recent Awards
- 91/100 Points Wine Spectator USA May 2002 (1997 Vintage)
- 92/100 Points Wine Enthusiast USA April 2002 (1997 Vintage)
- Gold Medal Challenge International du Vin 2003, France (1998 Vintage
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Wines
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| Fransola |
90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Parellada, Alc 13.5% |
| San Valentin |
100% Parellada, Alc 12% |
| Viña Sol |
100% Parellada, Alc 11% |
| Gran Viña Sol |
85% Chardonnay, 15% Parellada, Alc 13% |
| Milmanda |
100% cask fermented Chardonnay, Alc 13.5%, 11 months in oak |
| Waltraud |
100% Riesling, Alc. 12.5%, Rhine bottle |
| De Casta (Rosado) |
Good value rose wine, 65% Garnacha, 35% Cariñena, Alc. 13% |
| Atrium |
100% Merlot, 6 months in new oak, Alc 13.5% |
| Coronas |
86% Tempranillo, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 months in French and American oak |
| Gran Coronas |
Reserva, 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Tempranillo, 18 months in oak |
| Gran Sangre de Toro |
Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, and Syrah, 12 months aged in oak |
| Mas Borràs |
100% Pinot Noir, 12 months aged in oak |
| Grans Muralles |
Fabulous wine! Blend of Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Monastrell, Garró, Samsó, Alc. 14% |
| Mas La Plana |
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, grapes from select single vineyard, 18 months in French oak |
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Address:
Miguel Torres
Address: Comerç, n. 22, Villafranca del Penedès, 08720 Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 93 817 7400
Fax:+34 93 817 7444
Web: www.torreswines.com
Email: mailadmin@torres.es
Winery Details
D.O.: Penedès, Conca de Barberà
Founded: 1870
Owner: Family owned
Winemaker:Miguel A. Torres
Area under Vine: 1300 ha / 3200 ac own estate vineyards
Oak: French and American
Age of Vines: 10-35 year old vines, Pruning method: "Corta", grapes are all hand selected
Grape Varietals: Xarel.lo, Parellada, Moscatel, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Riesling, Garnacha, Cariñena, Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Monastrell, Garró, Samsó
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