WINERY Familia Torres founded its first winery in Vilafranca del Penedès in 1870, more than 150 years ago, but its roots in the winegrowing traditions of Spain date back to the 16th century. Five generations have carried the family business forward, passing on their passion for wine culture from parents to children. The family’s connection to Priorat dates back to the early 20th century, when the family first sold wines from this legendary region, but its commitment deepened in 1996 with the purchase of 75 hectares in Porrera and El Lloar. In 2008, Familia Torres built a winery in El Lloar, in the heart of Priorat, designed by architect Miquel Espinet with modernity and functionality in mind. Today, the family’s land holdings have expanded within the region, with a focus on old vines and extraordinary enclaves.

WINE Originating from a Torres family-owned vineyard comprising 80-year-old Cariñena and Garnacha vines. Reaching almost 500 meters (1,640 feet) at its highest point, the vineyard is only accessible by a narrow, winding, unpaved road. The selection of the most prized fruit from this truly remarkable vineyard casts inspiration for this iconic and limited bottling.

The 4.5 acre Mas de la Rosa vineyard is home to 80+ year old vines of Cariñena and Garnacha. Records show this area has been under vine for over 300 years. The conditions are so dry and rugged, impacting yields, therefore it takes nearly 5 vines to produce 1 bottle of this iconic wine.

The vintage experience a cold, dry winter replenished by January snowfall. The warm, dry summer was moderate, contributing to a stable growing season. Intense rainfall in late August and early September raised concerns, but a shift to cold, dry conditions by mid-September mitigated risks. As a result, the harvest was of excellent quality and free from excessive ripeness.

Fermentation is in small stainless steel tanks then aged in new French oak 1000-liter foudres for 19 months.

THE WINERY: Familia Torres founded its first winery in Villafranca del Penedès in 1870, over 150 years ago, but its roots in the winegrowing traditions of Spain date back to the 16th century. Five generations have carried the family business forward, passing on their passion for wine culture from parents to children — a passion steeped in respect for land and tradition, and a firm belief in innovation. Today the family focuses on wines from unique vineyards and historical estates, as well as the recovery of ancestral varieties.

THE WINE: Originating from a Torres owned vineyard in Porrera which takes its name from this singular vineyard named in honor of Rosa, the rebellious wife of a mid-eighteenth-century former owner. Reaching almost 500 meters (1,640 feet) at its highest point, the vineyard is only accessible by a narrow, winding, unpaved road. The selection of the most prized fruit from this truly remarkable vineyard casts inspiration for this iconic and limited bottling.

Low yield farming welcomes opulence and fine silken tannins. Ripe summer plum, baked cherry and mulberry depth is integrated with generous and lingering notes of cocoa, vanillin and licorice.