In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, cedar, spice, leather
Palate: plum, tobacco, fine tannin, savoury core
Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo blend aged long in oak. Penedes everyday reference Reserva. Dark fruit, cedar and savoury herb.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb with herbs
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The wine's cedar and herb register mirrors a Catalan roast lamb. -
Beef bourguignon
Slow-braised beef in red wine echoes Gran Coronas's plum and savoury core. -
Aged Manchego
Sheep's-milk salt sharpens dark fruit and the wine's tannin. -
Charcuterie board
Cured meats sit naturally with cedar-laced Cabernet-Tempranillo blends.
History
Cabernet-Tempranillo Reserva from Familia Torres, in production for over 50 years and a Penedes benchmark for traditional ageing.
- 1970 — First Gran Coronas release as Familia Torres's Penedes Reserva
Facts
- Producer
- Familia Torres
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Long ageing in oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Gran Coronas
What does Gran Coronas taste like?
Dark cherry, cedar, spice and leather on the nose; plum, tobacco, fine tannin and a savoury core on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannin and a long finish.
When should I drink Gran Coronas?
Drink 3 to 15 years from vintage. Young vintages reward a 45 to 60 minute decant.
Is Gran Coronas vegan?
Yes. Familia Torres has moved its core reds to vegan fining.
What food pairs with Gran Coronas?
Catalan roast lamb is the canonical pairing. Beef bourguignon, aged Manchego, and a charcuterie board are equally strong.
What grapes are in Gran Coronas?
Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo blend. Familia Torres has been working with this pairing for over 50 years.