Familia Torres
Purgatori Organic, DO Costers del Segre
Purgatori is a tribute to Benedictine monks who utilized this land for both penance and discovery. In 1770, the Abbey of Montserrat ordered an estate to be built at L’Aranyó, an
inhospitable site far from the monastery, in an area known for its harsh living conditions. This is where disobedient friars were sent, who would do their penance by working the
land. What they discovered was a terroir with great potential for making an exceptional wine. Legend has it that large wine barrels would mysteriously disappear. Some said that
angels took them to heaven. Since 2012, the winery has been carrying on the monk's legacy by making a fresh, elegant wine full of personality. From the 2022 vintage, Purgatori now blends Garnacha with an ancestral varietal, Gonfaus, which the winery rediscovered in 1998 and planted at the estate.
The Purgatori estate has 200 ha (494 acres) of organic vineyards in DO Costers del Segre, spread over the valley and slopes that climb to 550 meters (1805 ft) at their highest point. The vineyards are very high quality thanks to the extreme continental climate, with a wide temperature variation in summertime. This, combined with the lack of water, favors a slow ripening of the grape, leading to wines with great aromatic intensity.
- Region
- Catalunya
- Appellation
- DO Costers del Segre
- Varietal Composition
- Cariñena, Garnacha, Syrah
- Aging
- 100% barrel aging in French oak barrels and foudres for 9-12 months (20% new).
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
Cherry-red with garnet hues, this wine shows concentrated ripe red fruit, smoky wood, and toasted notes. The palate is balanced and spicy, with warm black-pepper accents.
Wine Enthusiast
93 Points
2022
"Aromatic and full of flavor, this intriguing blend offers juicy red fruits integrated with spice and a waft of sandalwood. Succulent tannins carry depth and concentration of fruit into a persistent finish. Fresh, savory, and versatile."
— Elaine Chukan Brown, 2025
Wine Spectator
91 Points
2022
"A silky red, medium-bodied and fresh, with a finely meshed range of pureed raspberry, strawberry paste, wild thyme, stone and spice notes. With light, supple tannins, this shows good focus and length without excessive weight. Cariñena, Garnacha and Syrah. Drink now through 2036. 8,270 cases made, 500 cases imported."
— Alison Napjus, 2025
