Grans Muralles

Torres Grans Muralles pair well with grilled, stewed or roast meats and game dishes. More elaborate dishes could include: Pork fillet with honey, rosemary vinaigrette and glazed spring onions; Lamb shoulder baked in its juices with potato and shallow-fried onion.

Torres Grans Muralles takes its name from the walls that protected the monastery at Poblet during the Mercenary Wars. The unmistakeable identity of Grans Muralles is due to the stony, slate ground (Licorella) of the region, and to grape varieties believed to be extinct, such as Garró and Querol, all re-interpreted according to modern viticultural techniques. Together with Cariñena and Monastrell they lend a unique spirit to this wine. The grapes are sourced from the estates of Poblet, Conca de Barberà, at an elevation of 445-470 metres a.s.l. This is a land characterized by deep rocky soils with layered deposits of Paleozoic slate and granite gravel beds. This ensures swift drainage and low water retaining capacity. The mineral-rich soils and limited water supply contribute to the production of wines that display great individuality, concentration and exceptional quality. The yield is approximately 4,000-5,000 kg/ha.

After the malolactic fermentation, Torres Grans Muralles is aged in new French oak (Tronçais fine grain) barrels for a period of 18 months.

After the harvest, maceration, which lasts about 15-20 days is performed. The alcoholic fermentation, which lasts 12 days, takes place in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 26ºC.

The Torres family has been related to wine since the 17th century when their ancestors first planted vines in the Penedès a winegrowing region dating to the days of the Phoenicians. Founded in 1870 Bodegas Torres has preserved family ownership of the company while diligently combining tradition and innovation. For five generations Torres has been a leader in the Spanish wine industry with properties in the top regions including Catalunya Penedès Priorat Conca de Barberà Ribera del Duero Rioja Rueda Campo de Borja Rias Biaxas Costers del Segre Jumilla and Toro. The family’s dedication to wine quality and producing wines that reflect their origins has been recognized by leading media outlets throughout the world. From traditional wines such as Sangre de Toro celebrating its 60th vintage to the legendary single vineyard wine Mas La Plana Torres’ broad diversity of vineyards allows selection of the best sites for each grape variety.