The fifth-generation member of the family, who took over administration in 2012, up to date Drinks Worldwide on the present state of the grapes underneath the Familia Torres portfolio.

“Right here in Catalonia, we’re nonetheless affected by the persistent drought we had for the final three years,” stated Torres Maczassek. “Which is inflicting a big drop in yields particularly in areas like Penedès and Priorat (in some circumstances, we may very well be speaking a couple of drop as much as 70%).

“Luckily, the standard has not been compromised, grapes are wholesome and in wonderful situation.”

Familia Torres is probably the most profitable member of The World’s Most Admired Wine Manufacturers, having topped the rating a number of instances and produces among the most revered wines on the planet.

The corporate can also be a pacesetter in sustainable practices, having launched the Affiliation of Regenerative Viticulture alongside 4 different wineries in Spain.

Torres Maczassek added: “Regardless of these difficult situations, we proceed working in regenerative viticulture and studying daily from sharing experiences with different winegrowers and consultants, like Lydia and Claude Bourguignon or Jeff Lowenfels, who attended the third convention on regenerative viticulture organised by the Affiliation of Regenerative Viticulture in Could.”