Celeste
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Traditional Spanish roast milk-fed lamb (lechazo), grilled ribeye steak, and aged sheep's milk cheeses such as Manchego.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the high-altitude vineyards of Ribera del Duero in Spain's Castilla y Leon region, Celeste is a modern classic crafted by the historic Familia Torres. The wine's name, meaning 'celestial', pays homage to the breathtaking night skies above the town of Fompedraza, where the vineyards sit at nearly 900 meters above sea level. At this extreme elevation, the stars seem close enough to touch, a poetic image captured on the wine's label, which depicts the star constellation as it appears during the autumn harvest. Made entirely from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), the grapes experience dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, which lock in vibrant acidity and deep color. The wine is typically aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, resulting in a rich, velvety profile marked by intense blackberry fruit, subtle spices, and toasted cocoa notes.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1870 by brothers Jaime and Miguel Torres Vendrell in Vilafranca del Penedès, Familia Torres has grown into one of Spain's most storied and internationally acclaimed wine dynasties. Guided across five generations by an enduring spirit of innovation and environmental stewardship, the family revolutionized Spanish winemaking under the visionary leadership of Miguel A. Torres by championing pioneering viticultural techniques, climate action initiatives, and the recovery of ancestral grape varieties. Spanning premier estates in Catalonia, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, as well as ventures in Chile and California, their production philosophy centers on sustainability, biodiversity, and terroir transparency. The house is celebrated worldwide for legendary single-vineyard icons such as the Cabernet Sauvignon-driven Mas La Plana and the indigenous blend Grans Muralles, alongside renowned brandies and benchmark Catalan cuvées.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Tempranillo (Tinto Fino min 75%), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec