Ratings
91 points Semana Vitivinícola (2014 vintage) · 90 points Sin Mala Uva (2011 vintage) · 88 points Decanter (2015 vintage)
Awards
Winner - Altos Ibéricos Parcelas de Graciano 2014 United Kingdom · 2016
Identity
| Producer | Bodegas Torres |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCa Rioja |
| Grapes | 100% Graciano |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep red color with violet hues |
| Aroma | Complex bouquet with aromas of ripe black fruits such as blackberries and plums, spicy and balsamic notes, and a toasted touch from oak barrels |
| Palate | Full-bodied, structured wine with firm but well-integrated tannins and balanced acidity adding freshness |
| Finish | Long and persistent finish with distinguished tannins and a balanced acidity |
| Food Pairing | Ideal with red meats, game, Mediterranean dishes, and cured cheeses |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | 12 months in French oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control at 22-24°C for approximately one week |
Interesting facts
| Produced by Bodegas Torres in Labastida, Rioja Alavesa; made from 100% Graciano, a native variety known for aromatic intensity and aging capacity; aged 12 months in French oak barrels; organic production |