Wine “Sangre de Toro”, Catalunya DO, 2014, 750 ml

In 1954, Miguel Torres, after a search of the most valuable varieties of red grapes to create wines that express the true nature of the earth opened varieties such as Garnacha and Karin. This led to the birth of wine “Sangre de Toro”, the inspiration for the name of which served as Bacchus – the Roman god of wine, known in ancient times as the “Son of a bull.” After fermentation in steel tanks, the wine is aged 6 months in barrels of French and American oak. Wine storage capacity of at least 8 years.

The company was founded by Jaime Torres and Miguel Torres in 1870. Iberian Peninsula, which are located the main vineyards of the family, known for a variety of soil and climate are ideal for viticulture. From generation to generation in the family passed the secret of making wine and love of the land. This tradition, innovation and vision have turned Torres into a known company, whose products can now be found in more than 140 countries worldwide. Today Torres owns more than 1,300 hectares of vineyards, not only in Spain but also in other continents. One of the main priorities of the Torres family is to preserve for future generations the culture of viticulture. Therefore Torres pays great attention to environmental problems and their solution – cleans wastewater, is actively involved in the preservation and transplantation of regional forests, and in preserving the Bonelli eagle in Spain and the Andean condor in Chile invests research on renewable energy sources (solar panels and wind parks), hybrid cars, the study of exploitation of vineyards and forest biomass.

In January 2007, Torres Wine Enthusiast named “the best winery in Europe 2006” for its innovation, commitment to research, for the significance in the world of wines and spirits.