by admin | May 23, 2022 | Blog
The 10th ‘Grenaches du Monde’ contest was held in Olite (Navarre) at the beginning of the month of May. Nearly 900 wines were sampled by international experts from 12 different countries. Some of our partner wineries were recognised for their wines. Would you like to know which ones? Keep on reading!
Just to put everything into context, the international contest Grenaches du Monde was created in 2013 by the Interprofessional Council for Rosellón Wines (CIVR) in Perpignan. Later on, specifically in 2016, awards ceremonies began to be held in other cities: in 2016 in Campo de Borja (Aragon), in 2017 in Sardinia (Italy) and in 2018 in Terra Alta (Catalonia).
In 2019, it returned to Perpignan and in 2020, it was held in Montpellier in collaboration with Wines of Pays de Oc, the world’s leading producer of Grenache rosé wines. In 2021, the pandemic caused the event to be divided up among 4 cities: Cebreros (Spain), Perpignan (France), Chateauneuf-du-Pape (France) and Ascoli Piceno (Italy).
This year, at the 10th edition, some of our partner wineries had reason to celebrate as they were granted the following prizes:
Gold Medals:
- Lasendal 2020, by Celler Capçanes
- Cabrida 2019, by Celler Capçanes
- L’Om Premium, by Celler Masroig
- Cartoixa 2018, by Cellers Scala Dei
- Pla dels Àngels 2021, by Cellers Scala Dei
Silver Medals:
- Les Brugueres Negre 2019, by La Conreria d’Scala Dei
- Ètim La Pansa 2012, by Cooperativa Falset Marçà
by admin | May 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
The month of May is flying by and the temperatures are rising. Now’s the time people no doubt feel more like getting together with family, taking in the sun on these first days of warm weather… And of course having a nice meal with a nice cool wine. Take note because today we’re going to give you a few tips for getting the most out of such a moment!
Choose the right wine to match light dishes
Creamy soups, cured meats, grilled fish, salads… In spring, and especially in summer, people tend to eat lighter dishes which often even include cold ingredients. They even feel more like drinking refreshing wines. We recommend matching those simple summery recipes with white or rosé wines that combine perfectly with these kinds of dishes. If you drink a red wine, it’s important to serve it at the right temperature.
Always remember the temperature of the wine
Yes, as we were saying, it’s very important to serve wine at the correct temperature. White, rosé and bubbly wines must be kept at low temperatures so we recommend keeping an ice bucket nearby to keep it just right.
Choose a wine that’s a bit acidic
The acidity of the wine will give you a refreshing feeling so one aspect to keep in mind when choosing a wine is the degree of acidity. In fact, the fresh flavour along with the acidity and the red berry finish in the mouth are precisely what the body wants when it’s hot.
Always think about the alcohol volume
You should choose wines on hot days that don’t have too much alcohol or you could get dehydrated. And having two glasses of water for every glass of wine you drink is highly recommended if you want to avoid such a situation.
by admin | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog
The Falset Wine Fair is here and most of our member wineries are taking part! This year, we are back to our traditional format at the Falset congress centre and the event will be like the previous edition with wine tastings at participating wineries throughout May. Want to know more? Here’s everything you need to know!
If you’d like to come to the fair, here’s how! This weekend, the Wine Fair – as it’s always been – is back. From 29 April to 1 May come and visit the fair and enjoy the many activities. If you buy a tasting pack, you can try the wines at the Falset fair itself, in which DO Montsant and DOQ Priorat wineries are taking part.
The pack costs €18 per person and includes 1 glass of wine, 5 tickets and a hat. Opening hours for wine tastings are: Friday 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 30 and Sunday 1 all day from 11 am. to 9 p.m.
The member wineries taking part are: Celler Cal Pla, Celler de Capçanes, Clos Galena, Celler Masroig, Sangenís i Vaqué, Celler Dosterras, Celler Pasanau, La Conreria d’Scala Dei, Merum Priorati, Perinet, Celler Burgos Porta, Cooperativa Falset Marçà, Vinícola del Priorat, Cellers d’Scala Dei, Clos Pachem and Joan Ametller.
In addition, the fair will continue with wine tastings at wineries throughout May. Although not all the wineries mentioned are taking part, most of them are. For more information and/or to book, please see the Wine Fair’s website at: https://www.firadelvi.org/
Without a doubt, the fair has become an unmissable event for professionals in the wine world as well as for lovers of wine. Surrounded by the beautiful environs and landscape wine lovers have the chance to interact with winemakers and discover firsthand what goes into making every bottle of wine.
by admin | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog
Easter is here and, in addition to organising a getaway, perhaps you’d also like to plan where and what to eat. If you come to Priorat, you’ll definitely enjoy excellent food prepared with locally sourced produce. Do you know about our partner restaurants? Today, we’re bringing you a small sample of what you can find over these days.
Have you heard of the Restaurant Hotel-Hostal Sport? They serve market-fresh cuisine made with local produce, and their extensive menu and wine list will ensure you’ll really enjoy the experience. Priorat is a land of wines, but also of exceptional ingredients that transform its gastronomy into an absolute pleasure for the most demanding foodies.
The team in the restaurant’s kitchen is constantly learning thanks to the ongoing advice of renowned cook Pablo Castillo, who has worked in restaurants such as El Bulli and Gaig. If you’d like to discover the classic dishes, menu, Catalonian cuisine tasting menu, tapas, varieties of bruschetta, full breakfasts and wines at the restaurant Hotel-Hostal Sport, why not come here over Easter?
RESTAURANT HOTEL-HOSTAL SPORT
Our second suggestion is the Restaurant Brichs, located in Falset. Here, they offer traditional cuisine with an experimental twist. In a beautiful space you’ll love, it has a terrace for outdoor dining, as well as a bright and tranquil dining room. With views overlooking the village of Falset with the Sierra del Montsant in the background,
This restaurant is committed to excellence. Dishes on the menu include chicken croquettes, spicy patatas bravas, tuna tartare and La Ràpita prawn carpaccio, among others. They also offer a menu of rice dishes as well as a tasting menu, both of which are sure to impress. Over Easter, they are open from Wednesday 13 April until lunchtime on Sunday 17.
RESTAURANT BRICHS
Still in Falset is the Restaurant El Cairat, which goes back over 30 years. They believe in work well done and offer you the very best service. Their dishes are prepared artisanally, from the bread to the desserts (including ice creams), and they also have an extensive wine list.
They have revisited traditional recipes, work with infused oils, make sauces and wine reductions, and use nuts, honey and charcuterie, always making sure that the produce is from the county or as local as possible.
In addition to customising the food to your liking, they offer visitor information about the county and can arrange visits to certain wineries. This restaurant offers you the best of the landscape, the people, the local gastronomy and locally sourced produce. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, remember you can also book for dinner.
RESTAURANT EL CAIRAT
See here for more information on our restaurants. We hope to see you in Priorat this Easter!
by admin | Mar 29, 2022 | Blog
Today, we’d like to give you some good news about one of our member places of accommodation: Mas Ardèvol has been awarded “Casa Rural Starlight 2022” recognition. But what exactly does this recognition mean? Read on!
Mas Ardèvol is an eco-sustainable masia (traditional farmhouse), located between the villages of Falset and Porrera, in the county of Priorat and the Montsant Nature Park (within the “Montañas de Prades y Serra de Montsant” Starlight Tourist Destination).
In addition to the surrounding landscape, you can enjoy the most amazing night skies – the main reason why this family-run farm has been awarded Starlight Certification.
Starlight Certification for Rural Hotels and Houses are places of accommodation that have received certification from the Starlight Foundation. These establishments – as well as offering accredited quality accommodation – also become involved as active agents in promoting the values set out in the Declaration in Defence of the Night Sky and the Right to Starlight (La Palma Declaration).
The Mas Ardèvol farm has been family owned since the mid-1600s, although the farmhouse itself dates back 1800. Restored with local materials, the building is traditional in style and has five very original and extremely comfortable double rooms (including deluxe and superior) …it’s everything you need to become enchanted by the colour and magic of Priorat’s landscapes.
This rural tourism accommodation also has an eco-friendly swimming pool and its own vegetable garden. Furthermore, guests are offered various activities – some linked to star gazing – such as a wine tasting during a Perseids meteor shower. This rural farmhouse is the ideal place for enjoying wine tourism and experiencing a taste of Priorat via its wines and olive oils, all accompanied by Catalonian cuisine.
Mas Ardèvol also offers beauty, health and wellness treatments, and all products used are made with 100% natural ingredients.
Priorat Enoturisme would like to congratulate Mas Ardèvol for the recognition it has received, and we would love for you to enjoy a stay at this rural farmhouse to discover its magic and charm!
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