Reserva Real 2020
Regal red wine of limited production
Reserva Real 2020 is, due to its undeniable quality, one of the great red wines of Penedès. Elegant, rounded, and of limited production.
Reserva Real 2020 originates from the Les Arnes estate, a unique vineyard planted with old vines of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and cabernet franc on fine licorella soils. The visit of King Emeritus Juan Carlos to the Familia Torres winery in 1997, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Catalan firm, inspired the creation of this wine which, due to its exclusivity and limited production, soon positioned itself among the best red wines of the D.O. Penedès.
Due to its mineral character, the unique soils of Les Arnes, mostly composed of slate, are particularly suitable for cultivating cabernet and merlot, Bordeaux-origin varieties used in Reserva Real 2020. The meticulous and masterful winemaking process, which included 18 months of aging in new French oak barrels from Nevers, followed by an additional 24 months in the bottle, ultimately turned this wine from the Familia Torres into the magnificent red wine it is today.
Consumption features
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Type of barrel
New French oak barrels from Nevers
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Barrel aging time
18 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
5.96
Sugar
0.5
pH
3.33
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14.5
General Information
Reserva Real 2020 originates from the Les Arnes estate, a unique vineyard planted with old vines of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and cabernet franc on fine licorella soils. The visit of King Emeritus Juan Carlos to the Familia Torres winery in 1997, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Catalan firm, inspired the creation of this wine which, due to its exclusivity and limited production, soon positioned itself among the best red wines of the D.O. Penedès.
Due to its mineral character, the unique soils of Les Arnes, mostly composed of slate, are particularly suitable for cultivating cabernet and merlot, Bordeaux-origin varieties used in Reserva Real 2020. The meticulous and masterful winemaking process, which included 18 months of aging in new French oak barrels from Nevers, followed by an additional 24 months in the bottle, ultimately turned this wine from the Familia Torres into the magnificent red wine it is today.
Tasting notes
Intense nose, marked by the long aging in oak and notes of black fruit jam and truffle.
On the palate, it is pleasant, lively, round, and complex. Well-structured tannins and a persistent, elegant finish.
Creators' opinion
The year 2020 was marked by being a rainy year with the beginning of the vegetative cycle characterized by heavy rainfall, followed by a dry summer. Temperatures remained high, with minimums above usual, and an exceptionally mild winter that led to an early start of the vine's vegetative cycle.
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.