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Grans Muralles 2019Torres
Description of the Domaine Torres
Domaine Torres is an emblematic figure in Spanish viticulture, recognized for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Founded in 1870, Torres has pioneered the use of modern techniques and the reintroduction of indigenous Spanish grape varieties, while striving to produce wines that reflect the unique characteristics of their respective terroirs across Spain.
Description of the Cuvée Grans Muralles
The Cuvée Grans Muralles de Torres is a wine deeply rooted in the history and heritage of the Conca de Barberà region. This exceptional wine is produced from local and rare grape varieties, such as Garnacha and Cariñena, complemented by almost forgotten varieties that have been rehabilitated by Torres. Grans Muralles is famous for its intensity, complexity and powerful expression of the terroir, aged in oak barrels to enrich its structure and aromas.
Aromas of the Cuvée
Grans Muralles offers a rich aromatic spectrum, with dominant notes of ripe black fruits, figs and plums, accompanied by spicy touches, dark chocolate and earthy notes. Aging in oak brings nuances of vanilla and toast, which complement the fruit aromas and add depth to the wine.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape varieties: Garnacha, Cariñena, with old local varieties
- Profile: Grans Muralles is a full-bodied wine, characterized by robust tannins and well-balanced acidity. This cuvée is designed for aging, with evolutionary potential that allows the aromas and structure to develop beautifully over time.
- Aging Potential: With its powerful tannin structure and complex aromas, Grans Muralles is a wine with excellent aging potential, capable of maturing and gaining complexity for many years.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Grans Muralles is ideal to accompany rich and flavorful dishes such as grilled red meats, spicy stews or mature cheeses. Its robustness also makes it an excellent partner for elaborate dishes, offering a sublime contrast with truffle-based dishes or complex gourmet preparations.
Where are we traveling?
Castilla y LeónSpain
Castilla y León
Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering around a fifth of the country's total area. It stretches some 350 kilometres from central Spain to the north coast and links the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Climate-wise, Castilla y León has a remarkably strong continental character despite its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Hot, dry summers are followed by harsh, cold winters, with temperatures regularly dropping well below zero. Temperature swings within a single day are just as pronounced and play a key role in the style of the local wines. Cool nights refresh the vineyards after long, hot days.
The sub-region: Ribera del Duero
Ribera del Duero is an important wine region of Castilla y León, in northern Spain. Its reputation is largely due to the high quality of its red wines, made mainly from Tempranillo. Ribera del Duero sits on the northern plateau of the Iberian Peninsula, 800 metres above sea level. Ribera del Duero means "bank of the Duero", a river that divides the region in two. It also provides the local vineyards with a much-needed water supply. The region's inland location, combined with the protective effect of the Sierra de la Demanda and Sierra de Guadarrama mountain ranges, creates an extreme climate. Hot, dry summers give way to harsh winters.
The little history of the country
Spain
The history of wine in Spain is so old that no one really knows who brought the first vines to the region. When the Phoenicians arrived some 3,000 years ago and founded the present-day cities of Cádiz and Jerez, viticulture was well established and Spanish wines were widely marketed throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa.
You could say that Spain is a wine miracle. After years spent away from the world of fine wines, she is today a major player. Investment and ambition in the vineyards and cellars results in increasingly rich and complex (often very alcoholic) and spicy reds which are increasingly appreciated by international consumers.
Proud to have more land devoted to vines than any other country, Spain is only beginning to capitalize on this resource consistently. Spain is an anarchic tangle of regions and sub-regions, just as its landscape is an anarchic tangle of incredibly raw landscapes. A glance at a map reveals the climatic diversity among Spain's many wine regions, from the soggy green vineyards of Galicia on the northern Atlantic coast to the toasty vineyards of southeastern the Mediterranean. Spain's saving grace, in terms of viticulture, is the average altitude of its vineyards, above 600 meters. A large part of Spanish vineyards therefore manage to produce grapes of good color and acidity simply because night temperatures are relatively low and the grapes do not ripen until the end of a sufficiently long growing period.
But there is real treasure to be found for those willing to dig and, now that a class of connoisseurs has developed in Spain, all manner of ambitious investors have done their part to change the image of Spanish wine . Today, a new generation of winemakers has quietly begun making spectacular wines and experimenting with grape varieties that would have been unthinkable just a short time ago. Wine remains an important commodity and is an integral part of Spanish culture.
All about Grans Muralles 2019
At what temperature should Grans Muralles 2019 be served?
Between 16 and 18 °C. An hour in a decanter helps it open up.
How long can Grans Muralles 2019 be kept?
Ageing potential: 10 years or more, until at least 2029. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Grans Muralles 2019?
Grapes: Garnacha, Cariñena, variétés locales anciennes. Origin: Castilla y León, Spain.