WHAT TO DO IN PRIORAT THIS HOLY WEEK 2024

WHAT TO DO IN PRIORAT THIS HOLY WEEK 2024

by | Mar 13, 2024 | Blog

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GASTRONOMY

This Easter the establishments of PRIORAT ENOTURISME have special opening hours to be able to attend to visitors.

Restaurants and wineries await you with open arms!

ABOVE ALL! Try to make your reservations in time.

 

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WINE TOURISM

ENIGMASROIG (Masroig)

MASROIG CELLAR Enigmasroig, family winery. From Monday 11 to Thursday 14 at 16:00.

 

The Enigmasroig activity is designed for families to enjoy a more enjoyable visit to the winery. For this reason, we propose a tour in which children can learn about its history and see how wine is produced while deciphering a series of riddles and clues, which will lead to a prize at the end of the visit.

From the centuries-old trullos to the new boathouse, you can discover the winery and the world of wine in an interactive and fun way. At the end of the visit, there will be a wine tasting and the children will be able to taste must and extra virgin olive oil.

Price: €10 for adults and €5 for each child.

Places: 1 family per turn.

Reservation is required at least one day in advance. Availability according to reservation order.

 

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TAST OF MODERNISM COOPERATIVE OF CORNUDELLA DE MONTSANT

With the Taste of Modernism, you will discover the spectacular facilities of this century-old winery.

 

An industrial monument by Cèsar Martinell, an architect from Vallenc who left his mark on the Tarragona province. An emblematic building of Cornudella de Montsant that we find only when entering the town and a special place to taste wines that have matured in the best possible way over the years.

In addition, you will be able to discover the amazing places of the building, you will learn about the main differences between the winemaking process of our ancestors and the current production and marketing system.

At the end of the visit, you will be able to taste 3 of the wines produced in the same winery, accompanied by some local products.

Saturdays at 6 p.m. Approximately: 1:30 a.m
For groups of more than 10 people, there is the option of arranging a special visit.
ATTENTION!! You must book in advance, no later than 5pm on the same day

 

 

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VIRMUT

COOPERATIVE OF CORNUDELLA DE MONTSANT

Vermouth time is one of the best times of the weekend. Whether with your partner, family or friends.

 

It is for this reason that we want to invite you to our Celler, a century-old modernist building full of old and beautiful surprises in order to enjoy an enogastronomic activity, visiting the cellar, tasting our vermouth, and two of the wines we make , and all accompanied by the typical piscolabis.

Sundays at 12 noon
For groups of more than 10 people, there is the option of arranging a special visit.
ATTENTION!! You must book in advance, no later than 11am on the same day.
Approximately: 1:30h
Adults (+18 years): €12
Children (from 5 to 17 years): €7 Does not include wine
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SURPRISE TASTING AT DEVINSSI (Gratallops)

Have you ever tried a blind wine tasting? Well, among the wines that will be tasted at Celler Devinssi this Easter (from March 29 to April 1), there will be a surprise wine to discover and enjoy.

 

We will taste it blind. Suitable for all skill/interest levels!

The surprise tasting also includes a glass of our cava ” Le jardin de ma tante “

As visitors, you will also enjoy discounts on our Mas de les Valls negre 2021 and you will be able to participate in the draw for two €50 vouchers: see the conditions of the #ElMesDelMas campaign here .

The visit costs €20/person (minimum 2 people) and includes:

  • trip to the vineyard and explanation of the winery
  • tasting of 3 red wines (one of which will be the surprise wine)
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COOPERATIVE WINES TASTING

LO REFUGI GASTROBAR (Cornudella de Montsant) & THE WINE TRUCK

 

Between 1917 and 1933, 5 cooperatives were born in a single region with less than 20,000 inhabitants, today less than 10,000 live there and they continue to join efforts to maintain a unique land that makes great wines.

We will discover 1 wine from each of the cooperatives at the same time as small stories that lead us into modernist buildings, rooftops with damajoanas in the sun and serenity, artistic wine labels …. and brushstrokes on DO Montsant and DOQ Priorat.

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Tasting 5 #vinassos in your noses!
Small snacks
10% discount on the purchase of the tasting wines

 

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AND ALSO…

COCA AND FITÓ (March) Sunset visit to the vineyards if the weather permits.

 

SAN GENÍS I VAQUÉ (Porrera) Special visit to the vineyard and visit to the cellar.

CRIVELLÉ AND VALLS (Town) Sunset visit to the vineyards if the weather permits.

 

CELLER GRITELLES (Cornudella de Montsant) Walk through vineyards in the north of the Priorat. Exclusive wine tasting from vats and barrels. Breakfast or snack in the vineyard.

Journey through the deep Priorat

Journey through the deep Priorat

by | Feb 4, 2024 | experiences

We propose a 5-night stay to discover the origins of the Priorat.

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
· 5 nights accommodation with breakfast at Cal Giral 2
· 2 dinners at LoRefugi Gastrobar
· Visit with lunch at Molí Miró Cubells
· Visit to Cellers Escaladei
· Visit to the Falset Cooperative Cellar
· Visit to the Escaladei Conreria Winery
· Visit to the Clos Figueras Winery
· Visit to the Clos Pachem Cellar
· Lunch at Brich Restaurant
· Lunch at Les Figueres Restaurant

Day 1. Arrival and check-in at Cal Giral 2 in Cornudella de Montsant. Welcome briefing.
Dinner at LoRefugi Gastrobar.

Day 2. “THE CRADLE OF THE PRIORATE”, Escaladei
– Visit to the Carthusian monastery of Scala Dei , the first Carthusian monastery in Spain and the birthplace of the Priory
– Guided visit to Cellers de Scala Dei , the emblematic place where, in 1878, the first bottle of Priorat wine came out.
– Lunch at Escaladei (not included)
– Guided visit to La Conreria d’Scala Dei , a winery born from the will and enthusiasm of a group of people historically linked to the Priorat, with the desire to make known to the world the magnificent wines that are made in this land

Day 3. “OIL, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PRIORY”, Cabacés
Accompanied by the owners of the Miró Cubells Mill , you will discover the olive trees, the mill and enjoy a traditional lunch accompanied by one of the best oils in the world: arbequina oil!

Day 4. “THE MODERN PRIORY”, Gratallops
In the 1980s, the Priorat was in a state of decline, with abandoned vineyards and impoverished wineries. However, a group of pioneers recognized the potential of the unique terroir and old vines. Gratallops in particular became the center of this revolution and the town became a focus of innovation and production of high quality wines.
– Guided visit to the Clos Figueras Winery and lunch at the Les Figueres Restaurant : Clos Figueras was acquired in 1997 by Charlotte and Christopher Cannan. Clos Figueras has an original estate of old Grenache and Carignan vines. In addition, other varieties such as syrah, cabernet and viognier have been planted. Les Figueres is a wine tourism and restaurant area that bets on local, organic, seasonal and good quality products to prepare food and tapas.
– Guided tour Clos Pachem : In 2015, Michel Grupper started the global wine project in the Priorat to which he gave the name Clos Pachem, an acronym for the names of his children: PAul, CHarles and EMma. A winery focused on its people, on the history of the Priorat and on a philosophy of sustainable cultivation, which allows the creation of subtle and elegant wines that create experiences and accompany unique moments.

Day 5. “COOPERATIVISM AND MODERNISM”, Falset
You will discover the essence of the cooperative movement in DO Montsant from a wine cathedral: the Falset Cooperative . A great modernist project by Cèsar Martinell and which currently continues to group winegrowers who manage the entire process of production, elaboration and marketing of wine.
– Lunch at the Brichs restaurant in Falset.
– Montsant&Priorat wine tasting with dishes at LoRefugi Gastrobar .

Day 6. Breakfast and return home.

From €1399 per couple.

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Traditional and modern priory

Traditional and modern priory

by | Feb 4, 2024 | experiences

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Priorat, a region where ancient vineyards weave stories of tradition, passion and the production of exquisite wines.

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
· 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at Mas Ardèvol
· 2 dinners at Mas Ardèvol
· Visit to Celler Sangenís i Vaqué
· Visit to the Cal Pla Cellar
· Visit to the Perinet Winery

Day 1. Arrival and check-in at Mas Ardèvol (Porrera).
You will start the experience with a delicious dinner of traditional cuisine and km0 products that will be prepared for you at the farm.

Day 2: Discover Porrera
Visit to Celler Sangenis i Vaque , the family tradition in the Priorat
Lunch in Porrera (not included)
Visit to Celler Cal Pla , one of the oldest family wineries in the region
Dinner at Mas Ardèvol.

Day 3: Where tradition meets modernity.
Mas Perinet, a modern and innovative winery, located in the heart of Priorat, in the middle of a spectacular estate in the DOQ Priorat.

From €580 per couple.

 

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Journey through the ancient Priorat

Journey through the ancient Priorat

by | Feb 4, 2024 | experiences

We propose a 5-night stay to discover the origins of the Priorat.

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
· 5 nights accommodation with breakfast at Cal Giral 2
· 2 LoRefugi Gastrobar dinners
· Visit with lunch at Molí Miró Cubells
· Visit to Cellers Escaladei
· Visit to the Cornudella Cooperative Cellar
· Visit to the Charterhouse

Day 1
– Arrival and check-in at the accommodation in Cornudella de Montsant. Reception and welcome briefing
– Dinner at LoRefugi Gastrobar

Day 2. “The Reconquest”
– 14Km circular hiking route. Camins de Conquesta will take you to discover Siurana, the last Arab stronghold in Catalunya Nova.

Day 3. “After the Reconquest, the cradle of the Priory”, Escaladei
– Visit to the Carthusian Monastery of Scala Dei, the first Carthusian monastery on the peninsula and the birthplace of the Priory
– Guided visit to Cellers de Scala Dei, the oldest winery in the Priorat

Day 4. “Oil, the other side of Priorat”, Cabacés
Accompanied by the owners of the Miró Cubells mill, you will discover the olive trees, the mill and enjoy a traditional lunch accompanied by one of the best oils in the world: arbequina oil!

Day 5. Stretch your legs!
– Circular route of about 14 km at the foot of the Montsant Natural Park, following a section of the Camí de Cortoixans until climbing to the highest point of the range: Roca Corbatera at 1164m. On the way down you will pass the Hermitage of Sant Joan del Codolar, the only occupied hermitage in Montsant.
– In the afternoon, the “Taste of Modernisme” will take you to discover the Celler Cooperatiu de Cornudella, a modernist building, the work of César Martinell and one of the well-known Cathedrals of Wine.
– Farewell dinner at LoRefugi Gastrobar

Day 6. back home
After breakfast, you will collect and pack your bags to return home.

From €998 per couple.

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THE HIGHTS IN PRIORAT

THE HIGHTS IN PRIORAT

by | Feb 4, 2024 | experiences

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey through the highest areas of the Priorat, at the foot of the Montsant Natural Park.

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· Lunch at La Morera Restaurant
· Visit to the Charterhouse of Escaladei
· Visit to the La Conreria winery in Escaladei
· Visit to Celler Passanau
· Route Entrevinyes in 4×4

Day 1. ARRIVAL AT THE PRIOR’S LAND
In La Morera de Montsant, you will find Celler Pasanau . In 1995, the Pasanau brothers, with their father’s encouragement, built the winery where they make their wines today. The family has been cultivating vineyards in the Priorat for centuries, the oldest references go back to the 14th century.

Lunch at La Morera Restaurant

After settling in at Hotel Balco del Priorat , you will enjoy the Entrevinyes en 4×4 , a circular itinerary between vineyards with a 4×4 vehicle, passing by farms registered in both the Priorat DOQ and the Montsant DO . You will make a stop at a Grenache farm where, apart from getting to know our viticulture in situ, you will be able to taste locally produced cheese accompanied by a good wine.

Day 2: THE CRADLE OF THE PRIORATE
The Charterhouse of Scala Dei . You will start the day with a visit to the Carthusian monastery of Scala Dei, founded in the 12th century by Alfons the Chaste and it was the first monastery in the Iberian Peninsula, from which the other Catalan monasteries arose. Their domains shaped the historical territory of the Priory, smaller than the current county of the same name.

You will then visit the La Conreria d’Scala Dei Winery , born from the will and enthusiasm of a group of people historically linked to the Priorat, with the desire to make the world aware of the magnificent wines that are made in this land .

From €449 per couple.

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