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Torres (Torres) – brand of Spanish premium brandy with a mild and memorable taste. The brand is owned by Bodegas Torres, whose achievements have been recognized by two dozen top awards at international competitions and specialized publications. The family firm managed to become one of the world leaders thanks to a combination of old winemaking traditions and new production technologies.
Historical information
The Torres family owned vineyards in Spain and was engaged in the production of small batches of wine in the middle of the XNUMXth century. The idea to create his own company came to the mind of a young enterprising entrepreneur Jaime Torres Vendrell. For nine years, the businessman earned start-up capital in Cuba, then returned to Spain and began to implement ambitious plans. Torres attracted his brother Miguel, a talented manager, to the leadership. Many years of joint work has borne fruit – Bodegas Torres wines have become known throughout Spain and even in St. Petersburg.
The production of brandy Torres, aged in oak barrels, began in 1928. During the Civil War, the winery went through difficult times – the destroyed buildings had to be rebuilt. In 1946, the company released the first bottle of the famous Torres 10.
By the end of the 70s, the company’s enterprises worked not only in Spain, but also in Chile, and the strong drink was highly appreciated by American buyers. Bodegas Torres is considered one of the leading alcohol producers in Spain. Brandy is sold in 140 countries around the world.
Production features
The winery is located in Villafranca del Penedes, near Barcelona. The enterprise occupies a total area of more than 2000 hectares, 15% of the capacity is powered by solar panels. The factory building is surrounded by vineyards. The collection of raw materials is partly mechanized, but mostly carried out manually. The basis for the future of brandy are white wines. Distillation takes place in copper stills.
The production is based on the Solera method. Exposure takes place in barrels set in tiers. The oldest alcohol is in the bottom row, containers with distillate obtained immediately after distillation are placed on top of the pyramid. Three times a year, the lower containers are partially emptied, and young spirits are poured into the vacant space. Such a system allows you to get a special taste and aroma of the drink.
Awards
Brandy Torres has been awarded numerous prestigious international competitions. The strong drink is marked with gold at competitions.
International Wine & Spirit Competition, United Kingdom:
- 2006;
- 2007;
San Francisco World Spirits Competition, США:
- 2015;
International Spirits Challenge, United Kingdom:
- 2016;
World Brandy Awards, UK:
- 2015;
International Spirits Competition 2013, Germany;
World Spirits Awards 2018, Austria;
Spirits Selection 2017, Belgium.
Interesting Facts
The founders of the company, the Torres brothers, have achieved success through the introduction of advanced wine production technologies. In one of the workshops, a huge barrel was built with a capacity of 500 liters. Even King Alfonso XIII of Spain came to see the unprecedented equipment. Dinner in honor of the high person was laid inside a wooden container.
The Torres winery has been open to tourists for more than two decades. The guests of the enterprise travel around the territory on a small train. The tour ends with a wine tasting.
Types of Brandy Torres
Towers 5, 38%
The youngest brandy in the line, aged for at least five years. Topaz-colored drink with reddish reflections. The aroma mixes the smells of oak and dried fruits. The palate is smooth and full-bodied with woody undertones at the start and hints of vanilla and cinnamon at the finish.
Towers 10, 38%
The company’s famous product has been among the best-selling brandies since 1946. Aging for ten years in oak barrels saturates the aroma of the drink with hints of spices and wood. The bright taste is dominated by deep oak tones.
Towers 15, 40%
Drink with age 15 was released in honor of Miguel Torres, who managed to restore the winery after the destruction during the Civil War. In the aromatic bouquet, the smell of cedar is mixed with light smoky tones, the taste contains spices, dried fruits and notes of burnt wood.
Torres 20 Hors d’Age, 40%
Tasters select the best batches of aromatic spirits obtained by double distillation from Parellada grapes. The brandy is then placed in Limousin oak barrels and aged for two decades. A drink of noble amber color with a nutty-fruity aroma. The rich slightly oily taste is dominated by hints of spices: vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.
