The story behind Torres
Familia Torres has been working the soil of Penedes, in Catalonia, since the 17th century, and the wine company itself dates to 1870, when Jaime Torres Vendrell set up shop in Vilafranca del Penedes. Five generations later the family still owns it, and that continuity shows in the glass.
Torres helped drag Spanish winemaking into the modern era, adopting stainless steel, temperature control and French oak early, and planting international varieties in Penedes when few neighbors dared. The house also runs organic viticulture and climate programs across its estates. Sangre de Toro, the bull's blood red, has been the value benchmark for decades.
Explore the Torres range
Three Torres bottlings we keep on the Spanish red shelf, plus the Penedes brandy the family has made for generations.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangre de Toro 750mL | Red, Catalonia | Typically about 13.5% ABV | Dark cherry, spice, a firm dry finish |
| Sangre de Toro 1.5L | Red, Catalonia | Typically about 13.5% ABV | Same wine, magnum format for a table |
| Torres 10 Yr Brandy 750mL | Brandy, Penedes | Typically 38% ABV, 76 proof | Dried fruit, vanilla, warm oak spice |
Which Torres is right for you?
Torres Sangre de Toro is the rare bottle that costs less than a sandwich and still tastes like Catalonia. The 750mL runs $9.99, and the 1.5L is $17.99, which is the format we sell to people feeding a table. The Torres 10 Yr Brandy sits at $21.99, a Penedes spirit aged in oak. Stock moves fast on all three, so call ahead or check the shelf before you drive over. Buy Torres online and we will have it waiting.
Cheap enough for a weeknight, serious enough for braised meat.
One magnum pours for eight and never runs dry mid-meal.
Oak aged Penedes brandy that closes dinner without costing much.