Familia Torres
Clos Ancestral Organic Red, DO Penedès
Since the 1980's, Familia Torres has been recovering ancestral varieties to restore Catalonia's viticultural heritage and secure solutions for a warming climate. The winery has found that some of these varieties, like Moneu from Penedès, not only have great potential for winemaking but are also highly resistant to high temperatures and drought. This wine is a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Moneu, an ancestral varietal rediscovered by the Torres family, nearly 20 years ago.
Vineyards have existed around Castell de la Bleda for more than 2,000 years, a winegrowing enclave in the heart of Penedès. This vineyard site is located near Familia Torres' iconic Mas la Plana Estate, in the Turons de Vilafranca subzone of Penedès, and it's 16HA are mostly dedicated to growing and studying the Moneu variety. The Moneu variety grows here in deep, yellowish grey-brown soils with a loamy texture. The Tempranillo and Garnacha vines grow in calcareous clay soils. Both sites are cultivated utilizing fully certified organic farming.
- Region
- Catalunya
- Appellation
- DO Penedès
- Varietal Composition
- Moneu, Tempranillo, Garnacha
- Aging
- Aged for 10 months in second-fill barrels (80%) and stainless steel (20%) with the Moneu varietal aged partially in amphorae.
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
Ruby in color, luminous and bright. The nose is inviting, with rose-like florals and ripe cherry-jam fruit, layered over notes of dried fig. On the palate, it is velvety and rounded, offering balanced, flavorful depth.
Wine Enthusiast
93 Points
2023
"A tribute to the determination the Torres family has taken to recover indigenous varieties of Priorat, this red blend combines the well-known Tempranillo and Garnacha with the re-emerging grape Moneu. Aromatic and attractive, with satisfying charm. Flavors of mixed berries, cherries, and fresh, flowering herbs."
— Elaine Chukan Brown, 2025
Decanter
92 Points
2023
"Beautiful nose, with aromas of wild red berries, dark cherry, raspberry and herbal nuances. Unforced and gentle palate, fresh expression."
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