COOPERATIVISM AND MODERNISM AT LA DO MONTSANT

COOPERATIVISM AND MODERNISM AT LA DO MONTSANT

Did you know that the Priorat has two Wine Cathedrals? And that both are still active?

You will begin this tour through century-old buildings in Falset, where you will discover the secrets of this cooperative, its surroundings and what makes it most special: its products. They will explain the production processes of vermouth and wines to you as you walk among the large original vats and you will end the visit in the best way: in the tasting room, where you can taste 2 vermouths and 4 wines.

To regain strength, you will enjoy a good dinner at LoRefugi Gastrobar in Cornudella de Montsant.

To sleep, you can choose between LoRefugi or Cal Giral 2.

The next day, you will start the Entrecòdols, going up in a 4×4 to the hermitage of Sant Joan del Codolar, where you will begin a guided route between vineyards until returning to the town, where you will enter the Celler Cooperatiu, to discover modernist corners and corridors that will leave you amazed. On this occasion, you will taste the vermouth and two wines that are made there accompanied by local products.

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
– 1 night of accommodation
– 1 dinner
– Visit to the Falset Winery
– Entrecòdols activity, at the Celler de Cornudella

From €174 per couple.

Journey through the deep Priorat

Journey through the deep Priorat

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.

Traditional and modern priory

Traditional and modern priory

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.

 

Journey through the ancient Priorat

Journey through the ancient Priorat

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.

THE HIGHTS IN PRIORAT

THE HIGHTS IN PRIORAT

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.