Gran Coronas Mas Plana
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 25 years from the vintage release, as its robust tannins and vibrant acidity allow it to develop immense complexity over decades.
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Roasted rack of lamb, grilled prime ribeye steak, or aged sheep's milk cheeses.
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Mas La Plana, historically known as Gran Coronas Black Label, is one of Spain's most legendary red wines, single-handedly putting Spanish Cabernet Sauvignon on the global map. In 1964, Miguel A. Torres planted French Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the clay-limestone soils of the Mas La Plana vineyard in Pacs del Penedès, defying local traditions. The gamble paid off spectacularly when the inaugural 1970 vintage triumphed over some of Bordeaux's most prestigious estates, including Château Latour, at the 1979 Gault-Millau Wine Olympiad in Paris. This iconic wine is crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing deep concentration, intense dark fruit, truffle, and forest floor notes, refined by meticulous aging in French oak barrels.
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Founded in 1870 by Jaime and Miguel Torres Vendrell in Vilafranca del Penedès, Catalonia, Familia Torres is one of Spain's most historic and influential wine dynasties. Under the pioneering leadership of fourth-generation patriarch Miguel A. Torres, the family revolutionized Spanish winemaking by introducing stainless steel fermentation and international varieties, while also expanding globally to Chile in 1979 with Miguel Torres Chile. Today, the estate is celebrated for its commitment to regenerative viticulture, climate change mitigation, and the recovery of ancestral grape varieties. Their diverse portfolio spans iconic Catalan labels like Gran Coronas to acclaimed Chilean expressions like Manso Velasco and the Santa Digna range, showcasing a masterful blend of traditional heritage and modern innovation.