Spanish winery "Torres" began to work in 1870. At the moment, the company's network includes branches in China, the USA, Chile and Cuba, and the products of this brand are sold in almost 150 countries around the world.
Today the Torres company is the largest producer of natural-based wines. Its arsenal includes not only powerful production workshops, but also its own vineyards. A museum is organized in the main official representative office, where you can learn the history of the creation and development of the company, taste the best products, see with your own eyes the process of making wine and cognac.
The history of the Torres winery
Winery "Torres" is located in Spain, near Barcelona, in the town of Vilafranca de Penedes. Its exact address is Bodegas Torres, Finca el Maset, Pacs del Penedès. The company was founded by Jaime Torres in 1870. In order to do what he loved, he had to go to work in America for 20 long years.
Now the company is run by the fifth generation of Torres, its branches are open in 4 more countries, and the products are in demand all over the world. The main attraction of "Torres" is a small winery in Spain, from which its history began. Every year millions of tourists visit it, for whom excursions are organized, wine and skate tastings are held.
It is noteworthy that the recipes for the company's products are still kept in the strictest confidence, and no competitor has yet managed to get them. This once again underlines the nepotism of "Torres" and the dedication to their work of each of the company's employees.
The Spanish representation suffered many troubles, for example, during the Second World War, the estate was completely destroyed, including the workshops and cellars. Now tourists are greeted by a recreated winery and vineyards, during excursions, lectures are given on the history of production.
What excursions can be visited at the Torres winery
Those who have already visited the Torres winery in Spain recommend planning your visit in advance, finding out the schedule and signing up for excursions. They are held daily, regardless of how many people the group consists of - 30 or 1. Tourists are shown:
- excursion center,
- production sites,
- vineyards,
- wine storage.
At the first stage, in the excursion center, visitors get acquainted with a film that tells the story of the company. Winery guides speak several languages, including Russian. During the lecture, the recipe of drinks is not disclosed, but in the vineyards, employees willingly share the secrets of growing a strong fertile vine and protecting it from pests without using chemicals.
The territory of the Torres winery is very large - more than 2,000 hectares, and visitors are transported through it by road train. The cellars are simply mesmerizing - several showcases, music, cozy tasting tables, a large selection of drinks with varying degrees of aging - from young wine to bottles with centuries of history.
Winery Torres is one of the most visited places in the Barcelona area. Everyone who is vacationing in Spain strives to get here. The cost of the excursion is not burdensome - within 100 €, and there are a lot of impressions, moreover, only pleasant ones - coziness, informative lectures, comfort, the opportunity to buy wine or cognac from the largest producer in the world.
