At a glance

Producer

Miguel Torres

Region

Penedès, Spain

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$70-$90

Tasting profile

Black currant, graphite, dark chocolate, subtle cedar, and smoky oak with firm tannins

Evolution: Fruit notes will deepen and integrate with tertiary notes of tobacco, leather, and earth over the next 5-10 years

At peak: Complex layers of dark fruit, spice, and mineral notes with smooth tannins and balanced acidity

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high, providing freshness

Tannins

Firm and well-integrated

Alcohol

14.5%

Aging potential

Excellent, 20+ years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2054

Optimal window

2025 to 2057

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

The 2017 vintage is developing well, showing structured tannins with vibrant acidity, suitable for further aging.

Mas La Plana from Miguel Torres is crafted primarily from premium Cabernet Sauvignon with meticulous vineyard management and oak aging, enabling long-term cellaring. The 2017 vintage benefits from excellent weather, producing concentrated fruit balanced by freshness, which supports aging up to 25 years or more.

Food pairing

Pairs well with grilled red meats, game, hearty stews, aged Manchego or other hard cheeses, and dishes with herbaceous sauces.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — To open up the tight tannins and complex aromas, enhancing drinkability

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Miguel Torres employs integrated pest management, water-efficient irrigation, solar energy use in production, and biodegradable packaging.

While Miguel Torres is not fully organic or biodynamic for this wine, the producer maintains strong sustainability initiatives, moderate carbon footprint efforts, and responsible resource management. This results in a solid sustainability score within premium Spanish wine production.