Familia Torres
Forcada, DO Penedès
For 40 years, Familia Torres has worked to recover ancestral grape varieties lost to the 19th-century phylloxera blight. Among over 50 rediscovered grapes, Forcada is the only white variety. Found in the Ripollès area near Roca Forcada Mountain, it stands out for its aromatic intensity, freshness, and late ripening—making it one of the last grapes harvested each year. Forcada has proved its strong winemaking potential and promising adaptability to climate change.
Planted in 2014 in Alt Penedès, the Forcada vineyard is part of Familia Torres’ ancestral varietal project. After years of trials, Forcada proved best suited to the site’s deep, reddish calcareous clay soils, which offer good drainage and high water retention—ideal for preserving the grape’s vibrant acidity and aromatic expression.
- Region
- Catalunya
- Appellation
- DO Penedès
- Varietal Composition
- Forcada
- Aging
- 85% in stainless steel tanks on fine lees for 6 months; 15% in 1,500-liter French oak foudre for 4 months.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Delicately aromatic, offering a blend of floral notes, lively citrus, fresh-cut grass and sun-dried Mediterranean herbs. A balanced acidity complements the nutty undertones, creating a satisfying weight on the palate. While complex and layered with mineral depth, this wine remains refreshingly approachable.
Jancis Robinson
17 Points
"Mid gold. Light beeswax character. Excellent acidity! Not totally unlike Chenin Blanc but with more green vegetal character. It has aged very nicely. Clearly very exciting potential. 13.5%"
— 2022
