Wine Torres, “Mas La Plana”, Penedes DO, 2010, 750 ml

Prestigious red wine “Mas La Plana”, recognized worldwide and manufactured very limited edition, created from grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon grown on a small vineyard of 29 hectares. The wine aged in new French oak barrels Troncais and Nevers within 18 months. Storage potential – at least 15 years of age.

The first issue of the wine took place over 40 years ago and immediately made waves: during a blind tasting “Olimpiadas del Vino” in Paris vintage 1970 bypassed the most famous wines of the world, including Chateau Latour, and won first place. This success marked the beginning of a new era in the Spanish wine industry and has been fixed (along with the recognition of other red wines from Torres – ” Gran Coronas “) numerous international awards, including wine” Mas La Plana “obtained by:
– Gold medal Guia de Oro de Los Vinos de Espana in 2009 for the 2004 vintage;
– Evaluation of 97/100 from the yearbook “The best wines of Spain 2009” for the vintage 2004;
– Evaluation of 92/100 Penin 2009 vintage for 2004;
– The title of “Best Wine of the Year” by Wine Access Magazine 2009 (Canada) for the vintage 2004;
– Gold medal at FIJEV-CINVE 2009 vintage for 2005;
– Gold medal at the 2007 Mundus Vini in Germany for vintage 2003;
– Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge 2006 for the 2001 vintage;
– Evaluation of 91/100 and recognition as “Best Cabernet in the world” Wine Enthusiast magazine in 2006 for the 2001 vintage;
– Gold medal at the Challenge International du Vin 2005 vintage for 2001;
– Gold Award from the “Guia de Oro de los vinos de Espana 2004” for the vintage 1999;
– Evaluation of 9/10 in the category “Best Red Wine” from “Lo Mejor de la Gastronomia 2004” for the vintage 1996;
– Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge 2004 for the 1998 vintage;
– Gold Medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2004 vintage for 1998;
– Gold medal at the Challenge International du Vin Francia 2003 vintage for 1998;
– Gold Medal at the Mundus Vini 2003 vintage for 1998;
– Gold Medal at the Selections Mondiales in Canada for the 1998 vintage;
– Gold Medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2002 vintage of 1998;
– Gold Medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2001 vintage of 1997;
– Gold medal at the Challenge International du Vin 2000 vintage for 1995;
– Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge 2000 in Beijing for the 1996 vintage.

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.