Gran Coronas 2008

SWIC Score: 90 (IFS)

Tasting notes: Plums, blackcurrants, liquorice, vanilla, powerful, elegant.

Available:

ON (VINTAGES 36483 - $ 18.95)

QC (SAQ 36483 - $ 20.05)

BC (BCLS 36483 - $ 19.99)

Winery: Miguel Torres

Region: D.O. Penedès (Catalunya)

Varieties: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Tempranillo.

Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels.

Alcohol level: 14% alc./vol.

Gran Coronas is one of the most classic wines made by Bodegas Torres. It comes from some of the first Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted in the Penedès region more than 40 years ago, thanks to the innovative ideas of Miguel A. Torres. After an accurate vinification in the huge modern winery settled in Pacs del Penedès, the wine ages for 12 months in French oak barrels and matures for a long period in the bottle before being distributed all around the world as a Reserva. It matches perfectly with meat dishes and will be enjoyable until 2016-2018.

Vintage tasted: 2008 (September 2012)