
Priorat legends & wine
Carthusian Monastery of Escala Dei
The Priorat has the only Qualified Denomination of Origin DOQ in Catalunya.
The DOQ Priorat wine region is where some of the best wines in the world are born. Red and white Priorat wines are bold and sophisticated with unique characteristics which reflect its exceptional terroir. It is regarded as Heroic Viticulture with steep 45 degree slopes and terraces, all harvested by hand. A beautiful undulating landscape which reflects its passion for wine making.
.This is the beautiful land of Carthusian monks where French monks made wine for over seven centuries.
Visit two very different wine cellars and taste wines from old vines. Catalan lunch in a local establishment is included.
An essential visit for all true wine lovers!
The Qualified Denomination of Origin Priorat wine region, has been an international hidden jewel until a decade ago when one of the best world wines was to be found here, next to the over towering Montsant mountain range Natural Park.
This exquisite local wine has taken two hundred years to be perfected, from its beginnings when monks of the area, began cultivating vineyards in the 1300´s.
Winding roads will take you to this remarkable Qualified Denomination of Origin.
Visit two very distinctive but very different wine cellars.
The 1st wine cellar is old and charming and has been making wine for hundreds of years. It is now going back to the methods used in its origins. The monks who lived here revolutionised the region, when they ventured and bottled the first Priorat wine before many others did, hundreds of years ago. They took care of their vineyards in such a way that produced the best quality wine of the region.
You will visit a 2nd wine cellar which is a leading example of innovation and care for the land. Their renowned wines are exported all over the world in a splendid example of small scale wine making. It boasts an environmentally friendly state-of-the-art cellar which only keep their very best grapes for their wine, with vineyards as old as 80 years’ old.
A full three course Catalan lunch including wine at a local establishment.
Carthusian Monastery of Escala Dei
Iconic arch of the Carthusian Monastery of Escala Dei (God´s ladder)
465€ per person based on 2/3 people
450€ per person based on 4/5 people
400€ per person based on 6/10 people
Note: We can customize the tour to suit your needs
Bring comfortable flat shoes, tennis, loafers, sandals or flip flops; best to avoid heels.
Some walking by vineyards may involve stepping on soil and mud and although no need for closed toe shoes, please note that fabric shoes may get stained.
Bring sunglasses, a hat or cap may be suitable and comfortable clothing.
Bear in mind that you will be provided with bottles of water, so no need to bring extra weight on you.
As this is a whole day away, we recommend our guests to have a hearty breakfast before pick up.
Visiting Priorat was a dream come true! So much we´ve read about this glorious wine and Winenium took us to its birthplace. We really enjoyed the wineries`selection and the whole day. Bought few bottles to take home!