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.

WINE For over 30 years, Familia Torres has pursued an ambitious project: the recovery of ancestral varieties long believed to have been lost to phylloxera during the 19th century. In restoring part of Catalonia’s vinicultural tradition, the fifth generation of Familia Torres looks toward the future, seeking authenticity and producing exceptional wines with a uniqueness that makes them truly special. Pirene, one of the recovered varieties, now grows in the vineyards Familia Torres has in Tremp (Lleida), at 950 metres above sea level.

The calcareous soils contain an abundance of aggregates that allow for healthy root system development.

The 2021 vintage was a relatively dry year, but a significant amount of snow at the beginning of the year allowed the vines to develop correctly during the growth season. This fact, along with sporadic precipitation during the rest of the season, contributed to the normal development of the vines. In terms of temperature, the lows were lower than usual throughout much of the year, but the highs were significantly higher than normal, with a heat wave at the end of August coinciding with the beginning of the harvest.

In stainless steel tanks and malolactic fermentation in barrels (50%) and in stainless steel (50%).

Pirene is a deeply pigmented red variety with high tannin levels, lots of red fruit, and a spicy, mineral nuance. The elegant palate reveals surprising texture and finesse, full of flavorful yet fresh fruit.