Land and time come together in Perpetual 2019, a magnificent aged red wine from Priorat crafted by the Torres family. Made from cariñena and garnacha grapes from century-old vineyards planted in licorella soils, this is a concentrated wine with great personality. Rated 92 points by Parker and chosen in 2016 as the best Priorat in the prestigious International Wine Challenge competition.
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General Information
Perpetual 2019 is a fantastic red wine produced by Bodegas Torres in the D.O.Q. Priorat. Awarded 92 Parker points, in 2016 it was chosen as the best Priorat in the prestigious International Wine Challenge. These accolades highlight the quality of this great red wine. Perpetual 2019 is a coupage of the two traditional grapes of the region: cariñena (samsó) and garnacha, sourced from very old vines, between 80 and 100 years old, cultivated on steep slopes of licorella (slate) stone.
The Priorat is the only qualified designation of origin in Catalonia and one of only two with this distinction in Spain (the other being Rioja). Its characteristic slate soils – locally known as ‘llicorella’ – make it one of the designations with the greatest potential and complexity.
In this designation, Bodegas Torres works with small plots belonging to local winegrowers in various municipalities of the Priorat, carrying out thorough monitoring to ensure the highest quality of the fruit, creating this exceptional red wine that undergoes 18 months of aging in new French oak barrels.
Tasting notes
Perpetual displays a deep mahogany color with violet reflections.
On the nose, it stands out for its great aromatic intensity, dominated by roasted notes (smoke, cocoa) and jam aromas (cherry and plum), over a pleasant background of aromatic herbs (thyme and eucalyptus).
On the palate, it reveals its nobility, great concentration, and velvety tannins. Minty finish with hints of licorice and caramel. Intense, elegant, and very long aftertaste.
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.