Paso Das Bruxas - Torre Penelas - Albarino

Paso Das Bruxas - Torre Penelas - Albarino - 2022 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Paso Das Bruxas - Torre Penelas - Albarino

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12%
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8° - 10° C
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ShellfishLobsterCrabSushi and SashimiFishCitrus-Based DishesAromatic SpicesPasta DishesSaladsGreen Vegetables

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Torres

Torres

Torres is a Spanish wine producer based in Cataluña, with operations extending beyond their traditional base to include vineyards in other regions of Spain. The family company produces...

Torres is a Spanish wine producer based in Cataluña, with operations extending beyond their traditional base to include vineyards in other regions of Spain. The family company produces both wines and spirits, including brandies, and has expanded their portfolio to encompass multiple Spanish wine regions including Priorat and Rías Baixas in Galicia.

The producer works across diverse Spanish terroirs, from the steep schist slopes of Priorat, known for powerful red wines, to the Atlantic-influenced vineyards of Rías Baixas in Galicia, famous for crisp white wines. Priorat's mineral-rich soils and extreme vineyard conditions produce concentrated reds primarily from Garnacha and Cariñena, while Rías Baixas specializes in Albariño, a white grape variety that thrives in the region's maritime climate.

Their current range demonstrates this geographic diversity, featuring red wines from Priorat made with traditional varieties like Garnacha and Cariñena, Albariño from Rías Baixas, and Gran Reserva Imperial brandy. This portfolio reflects Torres' approach of working with indigenous Spanish grape varieties across multiple denominaciones de origen.

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Rias Baixas

Rias Baixas

Rías Baixas is a Denominación de Origen located in Galicia, northwestern Spain, established in 1988. The appellation takes its name from the coastal inlets called rías that characterize...

Rías Baixas is a Denominación de Origen located in Galicia, northwestern Spain, established in 1988. The appellation takes its name from the coastal inlets called rías that characterize this Atlantic-facing region. It encompasses five sub-zones: Val do Salnés, Condado do Tea, O Rosal, Soutomaior, and Ribeira do Ulla, with Val do Salnés being the most significant for wine production.

The region's maritime climate is heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, creating moderate temperatures and high humidity levels. Soils are primarily granite-based with good drainage, often mixed with sand and alluvial deposits near river valleys. Albariño is the dominant grape variety, required to comprise at least 70% of blends in most sub-zones, though it often appears as a varietal wine. Traditional training systems include the pergola-style parral, which elevates vines above ground level to improve air circulation in the humid climate.

Rías Baixas wines, particularly those made from Albariño, typically display bright acidity and mineral character reflecting their coastal terroir. The wines often exhibit citrus and stone fruit flavors, with saline notes that speak to their proximity to the Atlantic. These characteristics make them natural partners for the region's abundant seafood, and they generally show best when consumed young, though quality examples can develop complexity with several years of aging.

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