Familia Torres is the best-known Spanish winery in the world and has a host of internationally famous brands. Atrium belongs to the most affordable and modern range – organic wines made from noble grape varieties of French origin, such as Atrium Merlot 2020, lightly aged in oak. It has noticeably fruity aromas and is round on the palate with very fine, lingering tannins.
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One of Familia Torres’ priorities is to combat climate change and protect the environment, which is why they are committed to organic wines. Atrium Merlot 2020 is an organic wine made wholly from Merlot grapes. It comes from a vintage that produced generally complex, balanced and aromatic wines and has been aged for 6 months in French oak barrels (10% new).
The surname Torres has been linked to winemaking in the Penedès region since the seventeenth century, though the winery was officially established in 1870. This firm based in Vilafranca del Penedès (Barcelona) has been handed down from generation to generation of the family and today it is unquestionably the best-known Spanish winery in the world. Torres is a major exporter present in more than 140 countries and owns a host of brands with worldwide renown, including a fantastic organic range and very affordable wines too.
Its philosophy involves combining modern grape-growing and winemaking practices with traditional techniques. Throughout its lengthy existence it’s progressively acquired the best estates and currently owns more than 2,000 hectares of vineyards. It was a pioneer in introducing foreign grape varieties into Spain back in the 1970s and its name continues to be synonymous with innovation today.
Familia Torres is a member of Primum Familiae Vini, an association of twelve of the most prestigious century-old winemaking families in Europe, and a cofounder of International Wineries for Climate Action, which promotes the decarbonisation of the sector.
Atrium Merlot 2020 (D.O. Penedès) goes well with dishes ranging from cheese fondue to wagyu beef hamburgers.
Creators' opinion
Deep cherry-red colour. Delicious fruity aromas (blackberry jam) with elegant and unique nuances that recall orange peel. Round and full on the palate with very fine and fragrant tannins. Long lasting.
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.