Torres : Salmos 2021

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for Salmos 2021 by Torres

Tasting notes

Appearance
This wine reveals a beautiful deep, dark cherry colour.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is rich, dominated by indulgent scents of strawberry jam, raspberry and small red berries. It is enriched with notes of Mediterranean undergrowth and dried fruits.

Palate
Warm and velvety on the palate, this wine offers tannins of great finesse. The tasting concludes with a subtly bitter finish, enhanced by hints of spice, liquorice, roasted coffee and chocolate.

Food and wine pairings
This cuvée pairs wonderfully with full-flavoured roasted or braised meats such as lamb, venison, wild boar or hare. It also goes very well with grilled vegetables and aged sheep's milk cheeses, such as Manchego.

Serving and cellaring
To fully appreciate this wine, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 16 and 18 ºC. Stored in good conditions, it can be enjoyed until around 2031.

A warm and velvety Priorat wine crafted by Torres

The estate
Founded in 1870 in Vilafranca del Penedès in Catalonia, the Familia Torres bodega is a true winemaking institution. Now led by Miguel Torres Maczassek, representative of the fifth generation, the estate has established itself as an essential global brand. A pioneer of sustainable and regenerative viticulture, the domain extends across numerous Spanish and international appellations. While preserving a centuries-old family heritage, the house constantly innovates to face climate challenges, producing terroir wines renowned for their outstanding quality and unique identity.

The vineyard
The grapes come from steep vines located in the municipality of Porrera, at the heart of the Priorat appellation. This singular terroir is characterised by shallow llicorella soils, a carboniferous slate offering rapid drainage and low water retention. The significant temperature variations between day and night in this mountainous area contribute to shaping the unique character of the grapes.

The vintage
The year 2021 was marked in Spain by a drier-than-average climate, with irregular rainfall. However, significant snowfall in the early part of the year helped replenish the soil's water reserves. Summer rains then supported the good development of the grape bunches. While temperatures remained overall normal, a mild February caused an early budburst, subsequently slowed by a cooler spring. Some rainfall in September slightly delayed the start of the harvest.

Winemaking and ageing
Skin maceration lasts between 10 and 11 days. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures (24 to 25 ºC) for about a week. Malolactic fermentation then unfolds in French oak barrels. Ageing continues over 14 months: 70% of the wine matures in French oak barrels (of which 20% are new) and the remaining 30% in 30 hl French oak foudres. Bottling took place in October 2023.

Grape varieties
This cuvée is crafted from a blend of Garnacha and Cariñena.