The prestige of El Priorat has been recognized with the highest quality
award: the Qualified Designation of Origin (DOQ).

The local climate is hard and extreme, with very sharp thermal
oscillations between day and night. The geography of this area,
which has a time-honoured winemaking tradition, is spectacular, with
terraces and side slopes that are so steep that it is often necessary to
build terraces for vine cultivation. The soils consist, which are based on
slates, are known locally as “Llicorelles”. The soil and climate cause a
very low grape yields, but confer the wines from this area with a very
unique personality.

El Priorat is mainly known for its red wines, which are produced from
Carignan, Red and Hairy Grenache, and - to lesser extent - from
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. These wines are characterised
by their complex aromas, rounded finish and fleshy taste. They are
typically elegant and original and very well received. The white wines
are made with the White Grenache, Macabeu and Pedro Ximénez
varieties and the rosé wines from Red Grenache. Full-bodied strong
wines and “vi rancis” complete the production of DOQ Priorat.