The Monastery of Poblet and the Order of the Knights Templar
constitute the historical references for the wine tradition of this area.
The Catalan Modernist (Art Nouveau) style wineries, often referred to
as wine cathedrals, form part of the cultural heritage of this DO.

This region, which is surrounded by mountains and crossed by the
rivers Francolí and Anguera, enjoys a Mediterranean microclimate with
continental influence which is responsible for significant differences
between daytime and night-time temperatures. The soils were formed
by the erosive action of rivers.

The geography and climate of La Conca de Barberà have combined to
endow it with optimum conditions for vine cultivation.

The freshness, quality and lightness of the white wines are mainly
associated with the Macabeu and Parellada varieties, while
Chardonnay gives them greater consistence. The rosés are produced
with the native Trepat variety and confer the unique personality to
this area. The traditional red wines are typically made with Tempranillo
and Grenache grapes. The result is a silky, soft taste. They can also
be made using varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot,
Pinot Noir and Carignan and aged in barrels to obtain more body and
greater persistence.