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How to choose a wine tasting in Priorat that suits you

Choosing a wine tasting in Priorat shouldn’t begin with a question about price or counting how many wines each experience includes. That matters, but it’s not the first thing. The really useful question is another one: what kind of experience do you want to have? A first-time visitor to Priorat has different needs than someone […]

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

En el tranquilo rincón de Poboleda , el tiempo parece transcurrir a un ritmo diferente. Aquí, a los pies del imponente Parque Natural de la Serra de Montsant , el paisaje narra una historia de resiliencia, tradición y profundo respeto por la naturaleza. Para Mas Doix , el «Valor de la Antigüedad» no es solo […]

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 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 […]

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How to choose a wine tasting in Priorat that suits you

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

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

The 100th edition!

Why Llicorella Matters: The Secret Behind Priorat’s Minerality