Altos Ibericos
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled red meats, roasted lamb, and cured Spanish cheeses such as Manchego.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Rioja Alavesa region, Altos Ibericos is a tribute to Spanish gastronomy and heritage, crafted by the legendary Torres family. The wine is made from Tempranillo, the noble grape of Rioja, grown in vineyards near the medieval town of Labastida. Here, the Atlantic influence meets Mediterranean warmth, resulting in a microclimate that fosters intense aromatic complexity. The wine is typically aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for about 12 months, followed by further refinement in the bottle. This process yields a deep red cherry color and a bouquet rich in forest fruits, dark cherries, and toasted cocoa notes, seamlessly blending Rioja's traditional elegance with the Torres family's modern winemaking philosophy.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1870 by brothers Jaime and Miguel Torres Vendrell, Familia Torres stands as one of Spain's most historically influential and forward-thinking wine dynasties. Spanning prime estates across Catalonia (Penedès, Conca de Barberà, Priorat, and Costers del Segre) as well as Rías Baixas and Ribera del Duero, the house negotiates a mosaic of terroirs—from maritime granitic soils in Galicia to high-elevation calcareous clay and slate in northeastern Spain. Viticulturally celebrated for pioneering the Torres & Earth climate program, co-founding International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), and advancing regenerative farming, the estate also champions the revival of pre-phylloxera ancestral varieties like Forcada. Vinification balances precise temperature control, native yeasts, and specialized aging vessels ranging from granite vats to traditional oak casks. Benchmarks such as Pazo Torre Penelas Blanco Granito, Sons de Prades, Forcada, and Esplendor Vardon Kennett reflect an unwavering commitment to site specificity, structural clarity, and sustainable viticultural excellence.
🍇 Grapes
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo