Mas La Plana
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 25 years from the vintage, reaching its peak complexity between 10 and 15 years.
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Roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, grilled prime ribeye steak, and aged cheeses such as Manchego.
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Hailing from the heart of Penedes in Catalunya, Mas La Plana is a legendary single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon that forever changed the global perception of Spanish wine. First planted in 1966 by Miguel A. Torres, this pioneering wine made history when its inaugural 1970 vintage triumphed over some of Bordeaux's most prestigious first growths at the 1979 Gault-Millau Wine Olympiad in Paris. Grown on a small, 29-hectare estate characterized by deep, well-drained clay-limestone soils, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in French oak barrels. It represents a masterclass in combining Mediterranean warmth with classic structure, offering complex aromas of blackcurrant, truffle, and forest floor, framed by elegant tannins and a long, balsamic finish.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.