Torres takes Gold

Torres takes Gold

On 13th May Torres were delighted to recieve a gold medal at The Drinks Business Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2025 for Mas La Plana 2019, their flagship wine from the Penedès DO.

This medal adds to a long list of accolades that have been awarded to Mas La Plana over the years, and further cements its reputation for quality, heritage, and sustainability, making it one of Familia Torres’ most celebrated wines.

Commenting on the award, Siobhan Turner MW, a member of the judging panel, described Mas La Plana 2019 as “An icon for a reason’’.  ‘’Fifty-year-old vines, regenerative practices in the vineyard, and winemaking that respects the terroir and expresses it masterfully come together to create a wonderful wine. Deep ruby in colour, the nose is floral, intense, and complex, with ripe blackberries, mace, clove, and a hint of graphite. On the palate, it is smooth and elegant, with warm but well-integrated alcohol and a fresh finish. Dense and delicious.”

Located in the heart of the Penedès, the historic estate of the same name spans 29 hectares of vineyards cultivated using organic and regenerative practices, creating a natural ecosystem that restores soil fertility, promotes biodiversity, and helps combat global warming. The combination of clay soils interspersed with gravel and sand, along with a Mediterranean climate, creates the perfect environment for growing this variety. The vines, originally planted in the 1960s, have adapted perfectly to these conditions, achieving an ideal balance and producing grapes that capture the full potential of the terroir.

Since its creation in 1970, Mas La Plana has continued to evolve, reaching its peak expression today and establishing itself as a benchmark among the world’s great wines. The 2019 vintage was marked by low rainfall and above-average temperatures, allowing the grapes to be harvested at their optimal ripeness. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak, partially new, combining the use of barrels and foudres, which gives the wine a complex and elegant profile while enhancing its fruity expression.