This 1997 Penedès red from Torres represents a classical expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot in their elegant maturity. Nearly three decades in bottle have bestowed considerable refinement upon the wine's initially structured frame, softening the tannins whilst preserving the mineral-tinged complexity characteristic of the region's terroir. The 14.5 percent alcohol sits comfortably within the wine's proportioned architecture, allowing secondary flavours of leather, dried plum, and cedar to assert themselves with measured authority. This aged specimen rewards contemplation alongside grilled lamb or aged Manchego cheese, when its evolved palate finds its true voice.
This 1997 Penedès red from Torres represents a classical expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot in their elegant maturity. Nearly three decades in bottle have bestowed considerable refinement upon the wine's initially structured frame, softening the tannins whilst preserving the mineral-tinged complexity characteristic of the region's terroir. The 14.5 percent alcohol sits comfortably within the wine's proportioned architecture, allowing secondary flavours of leather, dried plum, and cedar to assert themselves with measured authority. This aged specimen rewards contemplation alongside grilled lamb or aged Manchego cheese, when its evolved palate finds its true voice.
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Data sheet
Alcohol content
14.5
Origin
Spanien
Vintage
1997
Region
Penedes
Grape variety
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Closure
Naturkorken
Importer
Siehe Erzeuger
Producer
Torres, Miguel S.A. 08720 Vilafranca del Penedes Spanien
Serving temperature
17-19 °C
Body
5
Tannin
4
Acidity
3
Sweetness
1
Fruit
4
Characteristics
Robust, Dry, French Oak, Ageing Potential, Limited Release, Bordeaux Blend
Food pairing
Lamb Shoulder, Braised Beef Brisket, Game & Venison, Aged Hard Cheese, Truffle Dishes
Élevage
18 months in new French oak barrels, followed by bottle maturation