Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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 Find roast lamb with herbs on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 1970: First 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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