Forcada 2023

Familia Torres (hentet 17. okt. 2026): Forcada 2023 – teknisk ark (producentens tekst, engelsk): 2023 DO: Penedès Grape variety: Forcada Date grapes picked: From the 19th of September Winemaking: Type of fermentation: In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks Length of alcoholic fermentation: 10-12 days Fermentation temperature: 14-16ºC Ageing: 85% fine lees ageing in stainless steel tanks for 6 months, 15% in 1500-litre French oak foudres for 6 months. Bottling month: March 2024 Technical data: Alcohol level: 12.5% vol. pH: 2.88 Total acidity: 6.6 g/L (tartaric a.) Residual sugar: 0.67 g/L Allergy advice: Contains sulfites Stored under the right conditions, the wine will hold its potential for the next: 6-8 years The following number of bottles have been produced in this vintage: Standard (75 cl): 3.688 Magnum (150 cl): 13 Vintage comments: Climate conditions in 2023 stood out for uncommonly high temperatures, which exceeded the usual average by at least 1ºC from June to December. There were several heat waves, especially during the months of June, July, and August, with a total of 54 days when temperatures exceeded 30ºC and nights were tropical. Precipitation was scarce, except in February, May, and June, with sporadic, less-than-expected rainfall in September and October. The year concluded with a significant rainfall deficit and notable periods of drought in spring and at the end of the year. Awards: · 2023 vintage: 16,5, Jancis Robinson 2025 · 2022 vintage: 90 points, Vinous 2024 · 2021 vintage: 91 points, Vinous 2024 · 2020 vintage: 96 points, Grupo Gourmets 2024 · 2019 vintage: 94 points, Wine Enthusiast 2023 · 2019 vintage: 90 points, JamesSuckling.com 2021 · 2018 vintage: 93 points, Decanter 2024 · 2018 vintage: 91 points, JamesSuckling.com 2022 · 2016 vintage: 91 points, VINOUS - Joshua Raynolds 2021 · 2016 vintage: 92 points, Wine Advocate 2018 Year vines planted: 2014 Surface area: 31,3 Has. Elevation: 510 m Slope: 6% Orientation: Nord Yield: 3.095 Kg/ha Soil: Deep, reddish calcareous clay soils that are moderately well drained and have a high water holding capacity, allowing white varieties to develop their full aromatic expression. Clay formations dating from the Eocene (Tertiary). Estate of origin: Mas Palau Location: Santa Maria de Miralles, Alt Penedès Story: For the past 40 years, Familia Torres has pursued an ambitious project to recover ancestral varieties long believed lost to the phylloxera blight of the late 19th century. In restoring part of Catalonia's vinicultural tradition, the fifth generation of Familia Torres looks toward the future, seeking authenticity and producing unique wines. Forcada is the only white grape among the more than 50 varieties which have been found so far, and not only does it display great winemaking potential but the capacity to adapt to climate change. Planted and grown in Alt Penedès, Forcada is surprising in its aromatic intensity and freshness.