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| Torres Time @ Qla |
| By Madhura Pawar |
| In 1870, Torres was founded by Jaime Torres Vendrell. Successive generations have worked hard and constantly innovated to get Torres on the wine’s world map. |
| Torres was an early mover in India. Prestige Wine and Spirits (then TT&G Trading), an Avantha Group company, introduced Torres to Indian vinos in 2001. |
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Prateek (Qla) & Ramon (Torres) |
Team Prestige : Sarang, Siddharth, Sumit & Saurabh |
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| The visit of the Ramon Vasquez Cordoba, Brand Ambassador Torres, made for an opportunity to taste some Torres wines from Spain and Chile. |
| In his customary speech, Ramon highlighted Torres’ mission – to care for the Earth by adopting sustainable agriculture practices which in turn will help produce better wines. |
| Reminding us that Torres turns 150 years old in a few years, he told us that Torres is proud of its family legacy and is a part of “Primum Familiae Vini”, an international association of the world's finest wine producing families. Torres was selected as an Admired Wine Brand in the year 2014, 2015 and 2017. |
| Ramon also shared with vino india news of the new Torres sparkling range, Cuvée Esplendor by Vardon Kennett: a limited production vintage sparkling wine produced in Alt Penedès using the traditional method. |
| The Wines |
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| 2014 Viña Esmeralda (Moscatel and Gewürtztraminer). A ‘Mediterranean Classic’. Pale straw lemon colour with intense notes of rose, lychee, melon. Soft and luscious on the palate. Medium finish. |
| 2013 Altos Ibericos Crianza (Tempranillo). From Rioja. Ruby colour with cherry and plum aromas with some toastiness and hint of pepper. Soft tannins balanced the medium acidity. Medium finish. Aged for 12 months in old French/ American oak. |
| 2011 Mas La Plana (Cabernet Sauvignon). Deep ruby colour with red currant and spicy, chocolate, tobacco notes. Fine grained tannins with a long finish. Aged for 18 months in new French oak. First bottled in 1970 in Penedès where Miguel A. Torres first introduced Cabernet Sauvignon, a varietal that critics believed had no future in Spain. Game changer wine that brought fame for life. |
| 2015 Santa Digna (Sauvignon Blanc). From Chile. Pale yellow colour with melon, cut grass, bell pepper notes. Smooth and balanced. Medium finish. |
| 2015 Santa Digna (Cabernet Sauvignon). From Chile. Ruby colour with black pepper, spice, meaty notes. Soft tannins. Medium finish. |
| Torres 10 Brandy. Brownish colour with a golden rim. Aromas of cinnamon, clove, liquorice and oak. Luscious. Lingering finish. |
| Madhura Pawar was invited to this informal evening to meet with their Brand Ambassador and taste some Torres wines. |
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