Familia TorresAltos Ibericos Rioja Reserva 2017

Product code: 18939
£19.45 inc VAT
Spain
Red Wine from
Rioja, Spain
Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Rioja
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Familia Torres
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Tempranillo
Grape: 100% Tempranillo
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Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Rioja
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Familia Torres
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Tempranillo
Grape: 100% Tempranillo

Product Notes

Familia Torres Altos Ibericos Rioja Reserva is a high-quality Spanish wine hailing from the renowned Rioja region. It displays a vibrant red colour and features a rich, fruity bouquet with subtle oak undertones. On the palate, one can discern robust ripe fruit and wild berry flavours paired with delicate vanilla and cocoa notes drawn from aging in French oak barrels. Its well-structured composition concludes in a lingering, smooth finish. This full-bodied, elegant reserve embodies the classic elements of a Rioja wine, ensuring a distinctive and rewarding tasting experience, particularly when paired with red meats or mature cheeses.

Tasting Notes

Dark cherry red color. Intense aroma of black fruit (blueberries) against a toasty, spicy backdrop. Light, silky and subtle on the palate.

About the Winery

Familia Torres

Rooted in the sun-drenched plains of Penedès, Spain, Familia Torres winery is synonymous with quality, craftsmanship and a legacy that spans more than five centuries. Founded in 1870, this family-owned business fuses tradition with innovation, creating an array of spectacular wines that embodies the rich bounty of the Mediterranean.

Situated in an unspoilt corner of Catalonia, the lush terroir of Familia Torres hosts a diversity of grape varieties, yielding wines lauded for their character and complexity. The renowned winery has continually demonstrated its commitment to sustainable and organic practices, striving to nurture the pristine surroundings while crafting exquisite wines.

The Familia Torres winery itself offers more than just a glimpse into the passionate production of world-class wines. It stands as a testament to centuries-old winemaking heritage, featuring state-of-the-art facilities juxtaposed with charming 19th-century architecture. Visitors partake in a journey through the estate, exploring the atmospheric cellars, breathing in the intoxicating aroma of oak barrels and marvelling at the aura of this hallowed ground.

The wines produced by Familia Torres artfully encapsulate the essence of Spain. From intense, robust reds to ethereal whites, each bottle is an expression of the earth from which it is born. Their constancy and commitment to quality have earned them not just the respect, but the admiration of wine experts and aficionados around the world.

But what truly sets Familia Torres apart from others is their dedication to preserving winemaking tradition while embracing sustainable evolution. The company is at the forefront of viticulture research, tirelessly working towards the resurrection of ancient, near-extinct grape varieties to enrich the present-day wine landscape.

In conclusion, there is much more to Familia Torres winery than the mere production of exceptional wine. Their history, commitment to the environment, and relentless innovation are aspects which make them a truly remarkable entity, within wine circles and beyond. Infact, they symbolise a charming fusion of the timeless and the progressive, a quality that only makes each sip of their wines even more satisfying.

https://www.torres.es

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