Crianza Ibericos Tempranillo
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Cured Spanish meats such as Jamón Ibérico, grilled lamb chops, and hearty bean stews.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Torres family, legendary pioneers of Catalan winemaking with deep roots in Penedès, created the 'Ibéricos' label as a passionate tribute to the rich gastronomy and culture of the Iberian Peninsula. Named in honor of the oak-forested pastures where the famous Iberian pigs roam, this Crianza is a classic expression of Tempranillo. While the Torres family's heritage and headquarters are firmly based in Catalunya, this wine represents their masterful expansion into Spain's historic Rioja region to showcase the peninsula's diverse terroir. The grapes undergo traditional temperature-controlled fermentation before the wine is aged for approximately 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, followed by further refinement in the bottle. This process yields a wine that beautifully marries vibrant red forest fruit aromas with elegant notes of cocoa, toast, and sweet spices.
🍾 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.