Blog

What is llicorella and how does it influence Priorat wines?

In Priorat, there is a lot of talk about llicorella, but it is not always well explained why it matters. It’s not just a word associated with the landscape or a geological detail for specialists. Llicorella is part of the conditions that make growing vines in Priorat especially demanding: poor, fragmented soils with good drainage, […]

Garnacha and Carignan in Priorat: two varieties to understand Celler Mas Doix

To understand a Priorat wine, it’s not enough to look at the place it comes from. It’s also important to know which grape varieties express it. At Celler Mas Doix, Garnacha and Cariñena play a central role. They are part of the history of the area, its vineyards, and a winemaking style that seeks precision, […]

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 […]

Terroir | 21.04.2026

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 […]

Search

What is llicorella and how does it influence Priorat wines?

Garnacha and Carignan in Priorat: two varieties to understand Celler Mas Doix

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