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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
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
- Roast lamb with herbs The wine's cedar and herb register mirrors a Catalan roast lamb.More wines for lamb →Find roast lamb with herbs on TableJourney →
- Beef bourguignon Slow-braised beef in red wine echoes Gran Coronas's plum and savoury core.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Aged Manchego Sheep's-milk salt sharpens dark fruit and the wine's tannin.More wines for aged hard cheese →
- Charcuterie board Cured meats sit naturally with cedar-laced Cabernet-Tempranillo blends.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
With cheese
History
Cabernet-Tempranillo Reserva from Familia Torres, in production for over 50 years and a Penedes benchmark for traditional ageing.
- 1970First Gran Coronas release as Familia Torres's Penedes Reserva
Facts
- Producer
- Familia Torres · visiting guide
- 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.
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