{"product_id":"torres-mas-la-plana-2019","title":"Torres Mas La Plana 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eTorres Mas La Plana 2019 is one of Spain’s benchmark Cabernet Sauvignons, showing the polished, site-driven style that has made this label internationally respected. Sourced from a historic single vineyard in Catalonia, it combines ripe power with freshness, precision, and the kind of structure that has long defined Torres’s flagship reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, concentrated ruby in the glass, this vintage opens with aromas of blackcurrant, ripe blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf, and subtle Mediterranean herbs. There is also a refined mineral edge that reflects the vineyard’s character and keeps the bouquet lifted and focused.\n\nOn the palate, Mas La Plana 2019 is elegant yet firmly structured, with fine-grained tannins, bright acidity, and impressive depth. The wine feels concentrated without heaviness, delivering dark fruit, spice, earthy complexity, and a long, polished finish. It is already approachable for its balance, but it has excellent aging potential and should continue to evolve beautifully over the next decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMas La Plana comes from Torres’s historic vineyard in Catalonia, where Cabernet Sauvignon has long been cultivated in well-drained soils that help preserve freshness and concentration. The vintage was marked by a very dry growing season and warmer-than-average conditions, but cooling temperatures before harvest allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and retain natural acidity.\n\nThe fruit is harvested carefully by parcel, with fermentation carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve purity and precision. The wine is then matured in oak to add structure and complexity while keeping the fruit expression clear and focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent match for grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, beef tenderloin, or slow-cooked dishes with herbs and dark sauces. It also pairs well with aged Manchego or other firm, nutty cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C, and decant for about 1 hour if drinking young to allow the aromatics and texture to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTorres is one of Spain’s most celebrated family-owned wine producers, with a legacy spanning more than a century and a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability. Based in Catalonia, the estate has played a major role in elevating Spanish wine on the international stage, and Mas La Plana stands as one of its most iconic achievements. First established as a reference point for fine Cabernet Sauvignon in Spain, it remains a flagship wine for the house.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252616646993,"sku":"PS-15918625096060","price":66.44,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/TorresMasLaPlana2019R.png?v=1783445414","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/torres-mas-la-plana-2019","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}