Familia Torres was founded in 1870 and has remained a Spanish wine powerhouse throughout its 150+ years of operation. With over 1,300 hectares of vineyards across three countries, Torres wine represents a winemaking legacy that few producers can match. Now owned by the fifth generation of family winemakers, the winery continues to sell millions of cases globally and has earned the respect and admiration of critics and collectors.
Familia Torres: History Behind Top-Class Spanish Winemaking
Familia Torres was established in 1870 by Jaime Torres Vendrell after returning from a decade of maritime trade work in Cuba. Alongside his brother, Miguel, the pair opened Familia Torres in Vilafranca del Penedes, a small city in Catalonia, and quickly began shipping wines to Cuba before expanding its network to the entire American continent. After a successful start to the winery, Jaime expanded Familia Torres to include brandies under the label "Torres 5," which continues to be one of the world's most popular brandy labels. Then, in 1932, the winery reached global levels of success. Miguel Torres Carbo represented the third generation of Torres winemaking and expertly expanded the winery's reach throughout Europe, as French estates were unable to export their wines due to the ongoing Second World War. As such, Familia Torres made record profits and built new facilities, began bottling its own wines, and introduced its now-famous Vina Sol label.
Over the past century, Familia Torres has firmly launched itself as a reputable global wine powerhouse, winning numerous awards such as "Best European Winery" by Wine Enthusiast and "Most Important Winery in Spain" by Wine Spectator, and seeing its leaders awarded "Decanter Man of the Year." Furthermore, the winery has been visited by two generations of Spanish kings, emphasizing its place in the country's historic importance.
Bodegas Torres: Acclaimed Spanish Wines
Familia Torres owns over 1,300 hectares of land across Spain, Chile, and the United States, exporting millions of cases of wine each year. The winery produces an over 50 labels of wine, ranging from Tempranillo, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and more. Arguably, Familia Torres' most famous wines are Torres Sangre de Toro, Torres Mas la Plana, and Torres Vina Sol.
Torres Sangre de Toro
Torres Sangre de Torro is a Carignan and Grenache blend crafted from the Vilafranca del Penedes vineyard. The wine has different iterations, such as the Organic, Rose, and Reserva bottles, offering drinkers the perfect entry level into Familia Torres. Best known for its ripe red fruit profile and smooth tannins, Sangre de Toro is a favorite amongst Torres wine lovers.
Torres Mas la Plana
Torres Mas la Plana lays claim as the top Cabernet from Familia Tores and one of the world's greatest expressions of the varietal. The bottle first burst onto the scene at the 1979 World Wine Olympics when the 1970 vintage was awarded the gold medal in the blind tasting. Since the award, Torres Mas la Plana has become a coveted bottle for its savory profile, medium body, and fine tannins.
Torres Vina Sol
Torres Vina Sol was first introduced in 1947 as Familia Torres' flagship white wine. The bottle comprises Grenache Blanc and Parellada, a white grape native to Catalonia and popularly used in Cava. Overall, Vina Sol is a refreshing white blend best enjoyed in the summer, offering drinkers a ready-to-drink, crisp cuvee.
