Torres Reserva Real 1997 0,75 l

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.