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Llicorella’s Essence: The Ancient Soul of Mas Doix Priorat Wines

In the heart of Catalonia’s rugged Priorat region, specifically in the village of Poboleda, lies a secret buried deep beneath the surface. It is not gold or oil, but a unique dark, slate-based soil known locally as Llicorella. For wineries like Mas Doix, this soil is the cornerstone of their winemaking philosophy, dictating the elegance […]

The Value of Old Age: Ancient Vines and Biodiversity at Mas Doix

In the quiet corner of Poboleda, time seems to move at a different pace. Here, at the foot of the imposing Serra de Montsant Natural Park, the landscape tells a story of resilience, heritage, and a deep respect for the natural world. For Mas Doix, the “Value of Old Age” is not just a concept—it […]

The 100th edition!

In July 2017, we opened a window at Mas Doix—a window to show you our day-to-day life in the vineyards and the winery—and today we send you the 100th edition. Thank you for following us! The Newsletter is also a channel to bring you closer to our reflections and analyses. Everything that happens in the […]

Terroir | 27.02.2026

Why Llicorella Matters: The Secret Behind Priorat’s Minerality

The ground beneath the vine shapes every bottle. Understanding DOQ Priorat Through the Vine In DOQ Priorat, the defining element of a wine is the soil. The region’s steep terraces and llicorella slate create a unique environment where the oldest Carignan and Grenache vines must dig deep to survive. Llicorella (pronounced yee-co-ray-ah) is a dark, brittle, Paleozoic […]

The Mas Doix Tasting in DOQ Priorat: An Encounter with Singular Wines

Silence, time, and the slate of DOQ Priorat. True Distinction Lies in the Vine For those familiar with fine wine, the rarest experiences are found in what’s poured into the glass. Just inland from the Mediterranean coast, Priorat reveals a landscape defined by steep terraces and llicorella slate, sustained by vines with deep roots and […]

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Llicorella’s Essence: The Ancient Soul of Mas Doix Priorat Wines

The Value of Old Age: Ancient Vines and Biodiversity at Mas Doix

The 100th edition!

Why Llicorella Matters: The Secret Behind Priorat’s Minerality

The Mas Doix Tasting in DOQ Priorat: An Encounter with Singular Wines