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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 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: blackcurrant, graphite, violet, cedar
Palate: dark berries, fine tannin, savoury herb, spice
Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the Finca Les Arnes parcel on Silurian slate soils. Long ageing in French oak.
What it pairs with
- Roast duck breast with cherry reduction Dark-fruited Cabernet meets cherry sauce in matching register.More wines for duck breast →
- Aged ribeye Marbled fat and the wine's firm tannin pull each other into balance.More wines for steak →Find aged ribeye on TableJourney →
- Truffled risotto Umami truffle and cedar-laced Cabernet share earthy depth.More wines for risotto →
- Aged Manchego Salty sheep's-milk cheese lifts the wine's herb and cassis core.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
History
Launched in 1997 to mark the visit of King Juan Carlos I to Familia Torres. Sourced from the Finca Les Arnes parcel on Silurian slate soils. Made only in selected vintages.
- 1997First vintage of Reserva Real released
Facts
- Producer
- Familia Torres · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Long ageing in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 250 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Reserva Real
What does Reserva Real taste like?
Blackcurrant, graphite, violet and cedar on the nose; dark berries, fine tannin, savoury herb and spice on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannin and a long finish.
When should I drink Reserva Real?
Drink 5 to 25 years from vintage. Young vintages reward 60 to 90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles benefit from upright rest and gentle pour.
Is Reserva Real vegan?
Yes. Familia Torres has converted its core red lineup to vegan fining.
What food pairs with Reserva Real?
Aged ribeye and roast duck breast are the canonical matches; the firm tannin handles marbled fat and the dark fruit echoes cherry reductions. Truffled risotto and aged Manchego are equally strong.
What grapes are in Reserva Real?
A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the Finca Les Arnes parcel.
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