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In Atrium Merlot 2022, the gentle and delicate merlot grape, part of the great wines of Bordeaux, offers fruity aromas and a round and full mouthfeel, with very fine and persistent tannin. This single-varietal wine is part of the most accessible and modern range of Familia Torres, made up of organic wines made from noble varieties of French origin.
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The centenary firm Torres, based in Vilafranca del Penedès, was one of the pioneers in introducing the merlot variety in our country. Wines like Atrium Merlot 2022, a vegan red wine with organic certification, demonstrate the great potential of this noble French grape and contribute to this great winery's commitment to environmental protection and the fight against climate change.
The Torres surname has been linked to winemaking in Penedès since the 17th century, although the official founding date of the winery is set in 1870. Generation after generation, this firm has remained in family hands, until today becoming, likely, the most well-known Spanish winery in the world. Torres has become a major exporting company with a presence in more than 140 countries. A winery with a string of globally recognized brands, including both enological gems and accessible wines.
Familia Torres is a member of Primum Familiae Vini, an association that includes twelve of the most prestigious centenary winemaking families in Europe, and co-founder of International Wineries for Climate Action, which promotes the decarbonization of the sector.
Atrium Merlot 2022 is an elegant, rounded, and persistent red wine finished with 6 months of aging in French oak barrels. A wine from the D.O. Penedès that pairs very well with dishes as varied as cheese fondue, pork or wild duck, fish in marinara sauce, or a wagyu burger.
Creators' opinion
Intense cherry color. Delicious fruity aroma (blackberry jam) with an elegant and unique hint reminiscent of orange peel. On the palate, it is round, full, with very fine and fragrant tannins. Persistent.
The winery
Since their beginnings as winemakers in 1870, the Familia Torres has combined tradition and innovation in the production of prestigious wines and brandies, always working with the utmost respect for the environment. Linked to the land for more than three centuries – with the first references as winegrowers dating back to 1559 – they have historically had wineries and vineyards in Penedès, where they originate, as well as in Conca de Barberà, Priorat, and Costers del Segre. Each generation has contributed to the development of the business and passed on to the next the passion for wine culture, the importance of caring for the land, and the pursuit of excellence.
The fourth generation, led by Miguel A. Torres, introduced the cultivation of cabernet sauvignon in Spain, creating 'Mas la Plana' in 1970, while the fifth generation today focuses on producing wines from unique vineyards and historic estates, as well as recovering ancestral Catalan grape varieties. This project allows for the recovery of viticultural heritage and could become a future solution to climate change due to the ability of these varieties to withstand high temperatures and drought. Additionally, Familia Torres contributes to minimizing the consequences by reducing their CO2 emissions, from the vineyard to the consumer, through the use of renewable energy, sustainable vehicles, energy efficiency measures, reducing bottle weight, regenerative viticulture, reforestation, and more. Their goal is to become a zero net emissions winery by 2040.
Familia Torres is also present with its own vineyards and wineries in Spain's main wine regions – Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rueda, and Rías Baixas – as well as in Chile and California. They are members of Primum Familiae Vini, an association that brings together twelve of Europe's most prestigious centenary wine-producing families. Familia Torres owns more than 1,100 hectares of vineyards in Spain, 1,000 of which are located in Catalunya and certified as organic by the CCPAE. Most of the vineyards are cultivated using regenerative viticulture techniques.