In the 14th century, Arnau de Vilanova, a Catalan physician, pioneered the creation of the first "Aqua Vitae," a distilled wine primarily used for medicinal purposes. The term "Brandy" originates from Dutch, translating to "burned wine." By the 16th century, Dutch merchants refined the distillation process, using stills to distill wine and aging it in oak barrels for transportation.
Continuing the legacy of humanism set forth by Arnau de Vilanova, Juan Torres Casals, the second generation of the Torres family, stepped into prominence in 1928. Juan Torres embarked on crafting aged brandies from the finest white wines of Penedès in Barcelona. His process involved distillation followed by aging in oak barrels, resulting in brandies that soon became synonymous with unparalleled quality. From the outset of 1928 to the present day, the Torres family's unwavering commitment to excellence has led to the creation of a diverse range of brandies, garnering numerous international accolades and distinctions along the way.