Torres : Celeste Crianza 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Celeste Crianza 2022 by Torres

Tasting

Appearance
This wine reveals a beautiful dark cherry hue, enhanced by delicate ruby highlights.

Nose
Deep and concentrated, the aromatic bouquet opens with intense notes of black fruits, reminiscent of blackberry jam.

Palate
Flavourful and light, the tasting offers a lovely harmony carried by a fine, fruity acidity.

Food and wine pairings
This cuvée pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, spicy cured meats such as chorizo, and aged cheeses. It proves particularly exceptional when served with roast lamb.

Serving and cellaring
To fully appreciate the Celeste Crianza 2022, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 14 and 16°C. Kept in proper conditions, it can be enjoyed until approximately 2029.

The expression of a high-altitude terroir in Ribera del Duero by the Torres family

The estate
Founded in 1870 by the brothers Jaime and Miguel, the Torres House is a true winegrowing institution whose historical roots lie in Catalonia. Today led by Miguel A. Torres and his son Miquel Torres Maczassek, this internationally renowned family brand has expanded beyond its original lands. It notably farms around 1,000 hectares of Catalan vineyards while developing ambitious projects in Castile and León. Recognised for its deep environmental commitment, the estate combines tradition and innovation to craft wines that faithfully reflect their terroirs.

The vineyard
Located in the central-eastern part of the Duero basin, the vineyard of this cuvée in the Ribera del Duero appellation flourishes on the Fompedraza estate. The vines, planted at an impressive altitude between 790 and 900 metres, benefit from a gentle relief of plateaux and narrow valleys, close to the Duratón river. The soils are distinguished by their richness in carbonates, blending grey limestones and marls from the Upper Miocene with predominantly clay-based earth from the Quaternary era.

The vintage
The year was marked by temperatures above the usual averages, accompanied by a few summer heatwaves. While rainfall was overall lower than the previous year during the growing cycle, it saw a beneficial increase during the grape ripening phase, between August and September.

Winemaking and ageing
The making of the Celeste Crianza 2022 begins with a skin maceration of 15 to 20 days, followed by an alcoholic fermentation of about one week in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature (25 to 30°C). Malolactic fermentation takes place with a high proportion of new barrels. After a two-month ageing on lees, the wine matures for 12 months in oak barrels (60% French and 40% American, including 29% new wood). Finally, it rests for at least one year in the bottle before being released.

Grape variety
This cuvée is made from 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo).