Familia Torres has completed this week the harvest of its vineyards in Catalonia, concluding with the ancestral variety Pirene from its Sant Miquel de Tremp estate, located in the Pre-Pyrenees at an altitude of 950 meters. This pre-phylloxera variety, recovered by Familia Torres, marks the end of a campaign that finishes a week earlier than last year, after eight weeks of dedicated work in the vineyards and winery.
Pirene is one of the ancestral varieties that Familia Torres is promoting, alongside Forcada, Moneu and Gonfaus, not only for their oenological potential but also for their remarkable ability to adapt to the challenges of climate change. Pirene is planted at higher altitudes, where it expresses its best qualities. According to Josep Sabarich, technical director of Familia Torres: "Closing the campaign with Pirene from Sant Miquel de Tremp confirms our strategy of adapting to climate change, focusing on resilient vines and high-altitude vineyards".
Familia Torres owns more than 1,000 hectares of vineyards located in Penedès, Conca de Barberà, Priorat, and Costers del Segre, and works with nearly 700 grape suppliers. Sabarich notes: "2025 has been a very good campaign, with normal yields, marking the end of several years characterized by severe drought conditions. It has been demanding, but the quality is excellent, leaving us with wines that are aromatic and have great potential."
Intense and quality harvest
The 2025 cycle began with a mild winter and a cool, rainy spring. The vineyards in Catalonia showed vigorous growth, although their development was slightly delayed. The start of summer, marked by intense heat and lack of rain, allowed the vines to quickly recover their usual cycle. The heat wave in August accelerated the ripening of the white varieties and those that mature first, resulting in an earlier harvest.
"We started the campaign on August 13 with great intensity, and by mid-September, most of the white grapes for our wines had already been harvested," explains Josep Sabarich. Regarding the white wines, the technical director highlights: "They stand out for their refined profile and vibrant acidity."
As for the red varieties, Sabarich comments: "They were less affected by the heat, although we opted for a slightly earlier harvest to obtain wines with a more restrained ripeness." In mid-September, the pace of the harvest slowed thanks to falling temperatures and cooler nights. "The red wines of this vintage are notable for their high acidity, bright colors, aromas of red fruit, and a vibrant tension on the palate that enhances the wine’s length and freshness," concludes the technical director of Familia Torres.
