2015 Torres Purgatori - Costers del Segre

2015 Torres Purgatori

Purgatori is a unique red wine from Familia Torres in Costers del Segre. In the Catalan interior, warm days and a distinctive landscape produce wines with great concentration. The 2015 vintage is now an interesting choice for anyone interested in exploring the evolution of more mature Spanish red wines.

The Story of the Vintage

Costers del Segre is located in the interior of Catalonia, where conditions are clearly different from those on the coast. The grapes for this Purgatori were harvested in 2015. That year was also the year the Paris Climate Agreement was signed; for an anniversary bottle, such an event can lend the harvest year extra significance.

Tasting Experience

The blend of Carinena, Garnacha, and Syrah brings together dark fruit, Mediterranean herbs, and structure. With bottle aging, the fruit notes can further intertwine with earthy and herbal nuances. How far this development has progressed depends on how the wine is stored.

Serving

Serve this wine with lamb, slow-cooked stews, or roasted vegetables. Open the bottle gently and taste it first before deciding whether to decant it. If you enjoy comparing full-bodied Spanish wines, pair this Purgatori with a Priorat to discover different facets of Catalonia.

Purgatori draws its identity from the interior of Catalonia, where the vineyards are situated under different conditions than those on the Mediterranean coast. The name refers to a historic local term and gives the wine its own story. The blend of Garnacha, Carinena, and Syrah adds various layers: ripe fruit, spice, and structure. This gives the wine a distinctive Mediterranean character.

Why Port2Port Selects This Wine

We’ve chosen Purgatori because this wine brings to life the warm, inland character of Costers del Segre. The combination of Mediterranean grapes and bottle aging offers a compelling alternative for lovers of full-bodied Spanish red wine.

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