Perpetual
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 18 years from the vintage release, as its powerful tannins and dense structure beautifully integrate and soften over time.
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Roasted lamb, wild game stew, or grilled ribeye steak.
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Hailing from the rugged, sun-drenched hills of Priorat within Catalonia, Familia Torres' Perpetual is a liquid tribute to the timelessness of ancient viticulture. Crafted from old-vine Cariñena and Garnacha, some of which cling to steep terraces of dark, shimmering slate known locally as licorella, this wine embodies the intense struggle of vines searching for water deep within the earth. The name 'Perpetual' honors the enduring spirit of these centenarian vines and the generations of growers who have tended them. Fermented with precision and aged for around 18 months in French oak, the wine delivers a profound expression of dark fruit, mineral tension, and wild Mediterranean herbs, showcasing the raw, dramatic beauty of one of Spain's most prestigious wine regions.
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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.