Cabernet Sauvignon Mas La Plana

Torres Cabernet Sauvignon Mas La Plana pairs well with grilled, stewed or roast meats and game dishes. More elaborate dishes could include: Boneless free-range rooster with cured ham and red wine sauce; lamb shoulder with spiced red wine sauce.

The Torres family has been related to wine since the 17th century when their ancestors first planted vines in the Penedès a winegrowing region dating to the days of the Phoenicians. Founded in 1870 Bodegas Torres has preserved family ownership of the company while diligently combining tradition and innovation. For five generations Torres has been a leader in the Spanish wine industry with properties in the top regions including Catalunya Penedès Priorat Conca de Barberà Ribera del Duero Rioja Rueda Campo de Borja Rias Biaxas Costers del Segre Jumilla and Toro. The family’s dedication to wine quality and producing wines that reflect their origins has been recognized by leading media outlets throughout the world. From traditional wines such as Sangre de Toro celebrating its 60th vintage to the legendary single vineyard wine Mas La Plana Torres’ broad diversity of vineyards allows selection of the best sites for each grape variety.

The grapes - generally harvested in October - are sourced from vineyards situated in Pacs del Penedès, close to Vilafranca, at 225 metres of altitude: 29 ha of unirrigated Cabernet Sauvignon on deep, yellowish grey-brown alluvial soils that are well drained and have a moderate water holding capacity. Made up of interbedded layers of gravel, sand and clay. The yield is 4,593 Kg/ha. and the grape clusters are selected manually.

Torres Cabernet Sauvignon Mas La Plana is aged mainly in new (85%) French oak barrels for a period of 18 months.

After the harvest, maceration, which lasts about 15-25 days is performed. The alcoholic fermentation, which lasts 7 days, takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature.